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The history of US State of Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) is also known as the Yellowhammer State. The name Alabama comes from Alabama River which was discovered by early European explorers who named it "Alibamu" after the local Indian tribe. The date of admission to the Union was on December 14, 1819 out of Alabama Territory. It is the 22nd state to joining the other constituent entities. The motto of the state is: Audemus jura nostra defendere (We dare defend our rights).

Geographic facts about Alabama (AL)

The total size of this US State is about 52,42 square miles. Therefore Alabama ranks in 30th place among all other US States in terms of land area. Actually 50,644 square miles are covered by land and 1,776 square miles are covered by water. The mean elevation is 500 feet. Alabama's highest point is Cheaha Mountain with a height of 2,405 feet. The lowest place is Gulf of Mexico, which is below sea level. Its geographic center can be found in Chilton County, 12 miles southwest of Clanton. Alabama is bordered by the following states: Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee.

Population and people of Alabama (AL)

In 2015, 4,858,979 people lived in Alabama. The majority of people do not live in the capital Montgomery. They live in the largest city Birmingham. The residents are called Alabamian, Alabaman.

Industry and Agriculture of Alabama (AL)

Alabama is known for these industries: Paper, lumber and wood products, mining, rubber and plastic products, transportation equipment, apparel. Alabama is significant producer of agricultural products, including Poultry and eggs, cattle, nursery stock, peanuts, cotton, vegetables, milk, soybeans.

Alabama belongs to the region of the Southern United States.

As reported by the Census Bureau the Southern United States commonly referred to as the American South, Dixie, or simply the South, is one of the four geographic regions specified .

The accepted definition includes 16 states. Due to the size of the population in this region, estimated to be about 114 million, the Census Bureau defined 3 smaller sub-regions. The South Atlantic States including Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia; The East South Central States consisting of Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi and Tennessee; and The West South Central States comprised of Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas.

The Research Triangle Park in North Carolina (the world's largest) and the Cummings Research Park in Huntsville, Alabama (the world's fourth largest) are located in the American South.

Many of the biggest US enterprises are based in Atlanta and the surrounding area. These businesses include The Coca-Cola Company, The Home Depot, Delta Air Lines and also some of cable television networks, such as the Turner Broadcasting System (CNN, TBS, TNT, Turner South, Cartoon Network), and The Weather Channel.

As a result of the reduced company tax rates and the low cost of living, a number of companies have moved to the South. Today many Fortune 500 companies are based in this region. That's why the South has some of the lowest unemployment rates in the United States.