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 About Georgia
The south-eastern American state of Georgia is the
24th biggest in area and ninth largest in population as it’s
home to about 10 million people and is growing all the time. The
city of Atlanta is both the most populated city as well as the
capital. Other major cities include Macon, Augusta, Savannah,
Athens, Albany, Gainesville, Dalton, Dublin, Rome, Statesboro,
Waycross, and Columbus.
Georgia lies to the north of Florida and some of
its east coast borders the Atlantic Ocean. The northern region
of the state is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains and it’s
home to some major rivers such as the Seneca, Tugaloo, Chatooga,
and Savannah.
The state was established in 1732 and was the last
of the original 13 Colonies. In 1788 it became the fourth state
to join the Union. However, it left it in 1861 before the Civil
War and was the last of the Confederate states to rejoin it in
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Driving around Georgia is a piece of cake as it
has several major highways that link its towns and cities. You
can also get to the state and around it by train. Flying in and
out of Georgia is easiest done at the international airport in
Atlanta, which is actually the busiest in the world. There are
also several smaller regional airports for domestic flights.
The weather is pretty agreeable in Georgia as
it’s basically home to a humid subtropical climate, which means
it can get pretty hot and sticky in the summers and the winters
are quite mild.
There’s quite an interesting mix when it comes
to flora and fauna as the state has about 250 species of tree
species as well as 58 protected plants. It’s also home to
white-tailed deer, about 160 species of birds, 79 types of
reptiles as well as 63 species of amphibians. The landscape is
also nice and varied with 48 state parks, 15 historic sites, and
several interesting wildlife preserves.
Some of the most popular ones include the
Andersonville National Historic Site, the Appalachian National
Scenic Trail, the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area,
the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park,
Cumberland Island National Seashore, the Fort Frederica National
Monument, the Fort Pulaski National Monument, the Jimmy Carter
National Historic Site, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield
Park, the Martin Luther King, Jr., National Historic Site, the
Ocmulgee National Monument, and the Trail of Tears National
Historic Trail.
Culturally, Georgia has a lot to offer as well
as there are several museums such as the High Museum of Art, the
Telfair Museum of Art, Michael C. Carlos Museum, and the Morris
Museum of Art. There’s also an Opera company in Atlanta as well
as a symphony orchestra. Theatre and literature are also popular
as is the film industry.
Georgia has some of the finest southern food in
the nation and it can be found at most local restaurants. All of
the dining establishment s in the big towns and major cities
also feature fine international cuisine. Hotels can be found
just about anywhere and these come in all price ranges. There’s
a vibrant nightlife in Atlanta and most of the other major
cities and you’ll find plenty to do after the sun goes down.
The state is pretty well represented when it
comes to sports as there are major league hockey, basketball,
baseball, and football teams stationed in Atlanta along with
several minor league and collegiate sports teams to follow. Of
course, Atlanta became famous around the world in 1996 when it
hosted the Summer Olympic Games. The Masters Golf Tournament is
also held there every year.
Whether you want to immerse yourself in outdoor
activities, check out the historic sites, or just relax and soak
in the wonderful scenery, Georgia can provide it all.
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