Alabama Jared M., Nick R., Morgan W.
Capital City, Major Cities, Region Capital City: Montgomery Capital City: Montgomery Major Cities: Birmingham, Madison, Alexander City Major Cities: Birmingham, Madison, Alexander City Region: Southwest Region: Southwest
Population, Nickname Population: 4,708,708 people Nickname: The Heart of Dixie
State Flag, State Bird, State Tree State Flag State Bird: Yellow hammer State Tree: Southern Long Leaf Pine
Geography Alabama is diverse from east to west. It runs 210 miles, covers 52,423 square miles.
History The British gained control of the territory in 1763 Treaty of Paris. The British gained control of the territory in 1763 Treaty of Paris. Alabama became a state in 1819 Alabama became a state in 1819
Economy Pottery, eggs, cattle, nursery stock, peanuts, cotton, vegetables, milk, soybeans, paper, lumber, and wood Products: mining, rubber, and plastic products
Popular attractions, Sports University of Alabama (football) University of Alabama (basketball) Popular attractions: Space camp- a place where you can train to go up into space Battleship, Alabama
Famous people, and College/University ► Famous people: Rosa Park-civil rights activist, Jesse Owens-legend track/field runner, Nat King Cole-jazz pianist ► University of Alabama ► A&M University
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