• Facts about Size - The area of the State covers 59441 square miles

• The Constitution - Georgia was the 4th State to be admitted to the Union

• 3 Largest Cities in Georgia - Atlanta, Augusta and Columbus

• Georgia State Motto - " Wisdom, Justice, and Moderation  "

• Facts about the State Nickname - The Peach State

• Name of the State Song is " Georgia on My Mind " the words of the song are by Stuart Gorrell  and music composed by Hoagy Carmichael

• Short History of Georgia - Georgia was founded in 1732 by a group led by the British philanthropist James Oglethorpe

• Origin of the name Georgia - Named after King George II of England in 1733. The terms of the charter granted by the king specified that the colony (to be founded by James Oglethorpe) was named after the king.

Best Places to Visit in Georgia
Where are the best places to visit in Georgia? What are the most famous and fun tourist attractions in Georgia? Visit interesting historical sites and places in Georgia during your vacation. Have fun travelling through the state and enjoy the best places to visit in Georgia. The best ideas for outdoor activities, historical tourist attractions, parks and zoos - have fun in Georgia!

Best Places to Visit in Georgia - Tourist attractions

• Atlanta Botanical Garden
  Underground Atlanta
  Zoo Atlanta
  Georgia Sports Hall of Fame
  The King Center

Best Places to Visit in Georgia - Historical Sites

• Chief Vann House State Historic Site
  Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site
  Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site
  Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation State Historic Site
  New Echota Cherokee Capital State Historic Site

Facts about the Names of the Symbols / Emblems of of Georgia
The following animal, bird, flower and tree are the symbols / Emblems of the State of Georgia:

• Georgia State Bird Symbol - Brown Thrasher

• Georgia State Flower Symbol - Cherokee Rose and the wild Azalea

• Georgia State Insect Emblem - Honeybee

• Georgia State Reptile Emblem - Gopher Tortoise

• Tree - Live Oak