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Georgia, one of the South Atlantic states of the United States. Founded in 1733, Georgia was the last of the 13 original English colonies to be established in what is now the United States. Georgia emerged as a state during the American Revolution (1775-1783), and Georgians were among the first signers of the Declaration of Independence. On January 2, 1788, Georgia became the first Southern state to ratify the Constitution of the United States. Georgia developed slowly and did not begin to prosper until late in the 18th century. However, during the first half of the 19th century Georgia flourished as an agricultural state, with vast cotton and rice plantations. By 1860 Georgia was one of the wealthiest Southern states, and stately plantation homes graced the rolling hills of the coastal and central sections of the state. |
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Georgia's area is 58,910 square miles (152,576 square kilometers), including 854 square miles (2,219 square kilometers) of water surface. Nearly as large as all New England, it ranks 21st in the nation in size. From the Florida border on the south to the Tennessee-North Carolina border on the north, Georgia's greatest length is 320 miles (515 kilometers). Its greatest width, from Alabama on the west to South Carolina on the east, is 260 miles (418 kilometers). In the southeast it borders on the Atlantic Ocean for 100 miles (161 kilometers).
Recreation in Georgia is as varied as the population and terrain. A plethora of waterways through the state and along the coast provide access to water-oriented activities. The natural areas throughout the state have varied hiking and camping facilities. Georgia is the largest State east of the Mississippi River, and was founded in 1735 by James Oglethorpe, an Englishman who landed in Savannah and established the 13th colony in the New World. Georgia is the only State to be named after a British monarch. It is a mixture of the Old and New South, and is geographically diverse, with landscapes ranging from mountains in the northeast to the mysterious, low-lying Okefenokee Swamp in the south, called the land of the ‘trembling earth’ by the region’s Native American tribes. It was in this State that gold was first struck in North America in the early part of the 19th century, and the gold rush that followed centred around the town of Dahlonega. Georgia’s varied climate ranges from the low humidity of the Blue Ridge Mountains to the subtropical southern coastal region.
Georgia lies in the southeastern United States and its culture reflects the key role this state has played in the development of the region. The state can be split into three general regions: the northern, southern and central Georgia. The northern region of the state can further be separated into eastern and western areas. Northeastern Georgia is referred to as the highlands. It contains a portion of the Chattahoochee National Forest and Cohutta Wilderness, as well as several state parks. Other areas of interest to outdoor enthusiasts include Lake Altoona, Carter's Lake and Lake Conasauga. Four navigable rivers exist in the region for boating, swimming and fishing. Can't find it? Try a search with the power of Google: | ||||||||||
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This document was derived fully or in part from the Georgia article on Wikipedia - the free encyclopedia.
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