| Country | USA |
| Capital city | Atlanta |
| Area | 153,909 km² |
| Population | 10,711,908 people (2020) 69.6 people/km² |
| Governor | Nathan Deal |
| Time zone | -5/-4 |
| ZIP code | GA |
| ISO 3166-2 | US-GA |
| Official site | www.georgia.gov |
| Georgia | |
Georgia (English: Georgia [ˈdʒɔrdʒə]) is a state in the United States, whose zip code is GA, and the capital is Atlanta. Georgia has a population of 10,214,860 (2015) and a total area of 153,909 km², of which 148,880 km² is land and 4,705 km² is water (3.1%). It is known as the “Peach State”
Cities
- Atlanta
- Marietta
- Macon
- Albany
- Savannah
- Sandy Springs
- Sylvester
Counties
According to Countryaah, Georgia is divided into 159 counties. Their names are:
- Appling
- Atkinson
- Banks
- Barrow
- Bartow
- Bacon
- Baker
- Ben Hill
- Berrien
- Bib
- Blackley
- Baldwin
- Brian
- Brantley
- Brooks
- Bullock
- Burke
- Butts
- Gilmer
- Glascock
- Clay
- Gordon
- Grady
- Green
- Gwyneth
- Dade
- Jackson
- Jasper
- Jenkins
- Jeff Davis
- Jefferson
- Johnson
- Jones
- Dikalb
- Decatur
- Dodge
- Duckerty
- Doson
- Dooley
- Douglas
- Evans
- Eccles
- Elbert
- Effingham
- Immanuel
- Calhoun
- Camden
- Candler
- Catusa
- Cahuita
- Carol
- Clark
- Clay
- Clayton
- Clinch
- Cobb
- Colquitt
- Colombia
- Buckets
- Crisp
- Crawford
- Quitman
- Cook
- Lamar
- Lanier
- Lowndes
- Liberty
- Lee
- Lumpkin
- Lincoln
- Long
- Lawrence
- Madison
- McDuffie
- Mackintosh
- Marion
- Macon
- Merriweather
- Miller
- Mitchell
- Monroe
- Montgomery
- Morgan
- Murray
- Muskogee
- Newton
- Oglethorpe
- Oconi
- Pike
- Peach
- Pickens
- Pierce
- Paulding
- Col
- Pulaski
- Putnam
- Randolph
- Rayban
- Richmond
- Rockdale
- Seminole
- Screven
- Spaulding
- Stevens
- Stewart
- Sumter
- The tolbat
- Toliver
- Tatnal
- Towns
- Taylor
- Telfair
- Terrell
- Tift
- Thomas
- Troitlen
- Corpse
- Twiggs
- Toombs
- Turner
- White
- Webster
- Ware
- Wayne
- Wheeler
- Wilkinson
- Wilcox
- Wilkes
- Whitfield
- Walker
- Walton
- Warren
- Washington
- Worth
- Fayette
- Fannin
- Floyd
- Franklin
- Fulton
- Forsyth
- Hancock
- Harris
- Hart
- Haralson
- Habersham
- Henry
- Hall
- Heard
- Houston
- Charlton
- Chatham
- Chatuga
- Chattahoochee
- Cherokee
- Shlai
- Upson
- Early
- Irwin
- Union
Atlanta
| Country | USA |
| State | Georgia |
| Area | 343 km² |
| Highness height | 225 – 320 mm |
| Population | 5,626,400 people 16,403 people/km² |
| Founding | 1837 |
| Telephone code | 404, 678, 770 |
| Official site | www.atlantaga.gov |
| Atlanta | |
Atlanta (in English: Atlanta) is the capital of the American state of Georgia. In 2000, 416,474 people lived in the city.
The city was founded in 1837, and the first settlers were farmers, craftsmen and merchants. During the Civil War, Atlanta played an important role as four railroads passed through the city. After long and drawn-out battles with the North, Atlanta surrendered on September 2, 1864, with much of the buildings completely destroyed.
The city experienced rapid economic growth after the Civil War and was fully rebuilt within 10 years.
Atlanta is now the main metropolis in the Southeastern United States, home to CNN, Coca-Cola, United Parcel Service (UPS), and more. Host of the 1996 Summer Olympics.
Famous people
Born
- Martin Luther King (1929 – 1968), public figure
- Brenda Lee (b. 1944), singer
- Spike Lee (b. 1957), director
- Margaret Mitchell (1900 – 1949), writer
Died
- Margaret Mitchell (1900 – 1949), writer
- Cesare Ciepi (1923 – 2010), Italian opera singer
Twin Cities
Atlanta is twinned with 18 cities, some of which are members of the International Twinning Organization:
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Cumberland Island National Seashore
In southern Georgia is the Cumberland Island National Seashore Conservation Area. The island is part of the system of protected coastal areas, and its main attraction is that it is completely untouched by human activity. You won’t find any roads, shops or restaurants here. Maximum comfort can be provided by a local primitive camp that connects individual hiking trails.
The island is covered with pristine forests, swampy areas and beautiful sandy beaches. It is thus a great place for adventurous people, but also for lovers of nature, peace and for explorers. Here you can observe wild animals, especially birds, engage in fishing, hunting or photography. If you want to camp in this reservation, it is a good idea to reserve your stay up to six months in advance. There are limited options for staying on the island, and everyone can only stay here for 7 days. The main season is considered to be late spring and autumn.
Fort Frederica National Monument
Fort Frederica located on the small island of St. Simons belonging to the US state of Georgia. The site is of great historical importance as it was the site of a major battle between Great Britain and Spain for dominance over the New World. In 1736, Fort Frederica was built on the island to defend British troops, and the entire island was then a British colony. However, France and Spain also claimed this territory.
In 1742, the British defeated the Spanish during the Battle of Bloody Marsh, and Britain gained control of all of Georgia. This battle took place about 6 miles south of Fort Frederica. The British regiment was disbanded in May 1749 and nine years later, in April 1758, a great fire destroyed a large part of the fort. Nevertheless, the remains of the walls, the barracks, the moat and several nearby houses have also been preserved to this day.
The ruins of Fort Frederica National Monument are thus only a silent reminder of colonial army battles. The fortress is open to the public, who can learn about its history and the entire course of the war. The island itself is located 12 miles from the city of Brunswick.
