Statehood
Jan 2, 1788
Georgia
Capital
Atlanta
Nickname
Peach State
Georgia
About
The state of Georgia is located in the American South. Georgia is the eighth most populous state in the US. The largest metropolitan area in Georgia is that of Atlanta. The state's official marine mammal is the North Atlantic right whale. Georgia is known for its humid subtropical climate.
Trivia
Georgia is home to the invention of the Cherokee written alphabet. The state's capital is home to the Coca-Cola Company. The South Korean car company Kia Corporation began production in Georgia in 2009.
