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Georgia

Peach State • GA • Southeast

Quick Facts

CapitalAtlanta

Largest CityAtlanta

Population8,829,383

Per Capita Income$28,438

NicknamePeach State

StatehoodJanuary 2, 1788

State BirdBrown Thrasher

State FlowerCherokee Rose

State TreeLive Oak

State SongGeorgia on My Mind

Geography

Land Area57,919 sq mi

Water Area1,522 sq mi

Total Area59,441 sq mi

RegionSoutheast

About Georgia

Georgia, known as the “Peach State,” has a population of 8,829,383 and a per capita income of $28,438. The state capital is Atlanta, which is also the largest city. Georgia joined the Union on January 2, 1788 and covers 59,441 square miles across the Southeast region. Explore 115 cities and towns across Georgia with detailed data on demographics, crime rates, cost of living, schools, weather, and more.

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