Capital |
Atlanta |
Area |
58,910 sq mi 152,576 sq km |
Population (2000 census) |
8,186,453 |
Major Cities (2000 census) |
Atlanta (416,474), Augusta (199,775), Columbus (186,291), Savannah (131,510), Athens (101,489), Macon (97,255) |
Major Rivers |
Savannah, Chattahoochee, Altamaha, Ocmulgee, Oconee, Flint |
Highest Point |
Brasstown Bald 4,784 feet 1,458 meters |
Industry |
textiles and apparel, transportation equipment, food processing, paper products, chemicals, tourism |
Agriculture |
poultry and eggs, peanuts, beef cattle, hogs, dairy products |
Minerals and Resources |
kaolin and other clays, crushed stone |
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