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Interesting Georgia Facts
The second oldest city in the nation is
Historic Saint Mary’s. The first steamship to cross the Atlantic sailed from
Georgia.
In Gainesville, it is illegal to eat chicken with a fork.
Georgia is the number one producers of peanuts, pecans and peaches.
The largest poultry convention in the world is in Georgia. Vidalia onion can
only be grown in the fields around Vidalia and
Glennville. Vidalia onion is known as the sweetest onion in the world.
The largest state east of the Mississippi River is
Georgia. The watermelon capital of the world is Cordele. Coca-Cola was invented
in Atlanta Georgia. The city of
Thomasville is known as the “City of Roses.” Largest
Cities-Atlanta-Columbus-Savannah-Macon and Albany. Border
States: Alabama- Florida-North Carolina-South Carolina and Tennessee.Capital City-Atlanta-Statehood- January 2,
1788-Population-7,801,000-Nickname:Peach State-Motto Wisdom, justice, and moderation-Origin of State Name:
Named for King George II
of England. Counties: 159-Largest Cities-Atlanta-Columbus-Savannah-Macon-Albany-Border
States: Alabama Florida-North Carolina-South Carolina-Tennessee-Land Area: 58,060 square
miles-Highest Point
Brasstown Bald- 4784 Feet-Lowest Point-Sea Level-Atlantic Ocean-State Bird:
Brown Thrasher State Flower: Cherokee
Rose-State Tree: Live Oak-State Song: Georgia on My Mind.
State Web Site:www.state.ga.us
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