1. The Southern States – Part 2

2. States of the South
Sixteen states form the Southern region of the United States.
Delaware
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
Kentucky
Tennessee
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Arkansas
Texas
Oklahoma

3. Facts About Georgia Population: 7,486,000 Capital City: Atlanta
Nickname: Peach State
Largest City: Atlanta
Climate: 50°F and 91°F
Interesting Fact: The first Girl Scout troop in America was organized in 1912 in Savannah.

4. Facts About Florida Population: 14,653,000 Capital City: Tallahassee
Nickname: Sunshine State
Largest City: Jacksonville
Climate: 59°F and 91°F
Interesting Fact: St. Augustine, founded in 1565, is the oldest city in the United States.

5. Facts About Alabama Population: 4,319,000 Capital City: Montgomery
Nickname: Heart of Dixie
Largest City: Birmingham
Climate: 40°F and 91°
Interesting Facts: Helen Keller was born in Alabama. The first rocket that carried a satellite into space was built in Alabama.

6. Facts About Mississippi
Population: 2,730,000
Capital City: Jackson
Nickname: Magnolia State
Largest City: Jackson
Climate: 56°F and 92°F
Interesting Fact: Mississippi has over 4,700 tree farms – more than any other state.

7. Facts About Louisiana Population: 4,351,000 Capital City: Baton Rouge
Nickname: Pelican State
Largest City: New Orleans
Climate: 61°F and 91°F
Interesting Fact: The world’s largest bridge is the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, which extends 29 miles.

8. Facts About Arkansas Population: 2,522,000 Capital City: Little Rock
Nickname: Land of Opportunity
Largest City: Little Rock
Climate: 29°F and 92°F
Interesting Fact: Arkansas has the only major diamond field in the United States.

9. Facts About Texas Population: 19,439,000 Capital City: Austin
Nickname: Lone Star State
Largest City: Houston
Climate: 61°F and 93°F
Interesting Fact: King Ranch, a cattle ranch in Texas, is about the same size as the state of Rhode Island.

10. Facts About Oklahoma Population: 3,317,000 Capital City: Oklahoma City
Nickname: Sooner State
Largest City: Oklahoma City
Climate: 39°F and 83°F
Interesting Fact: Oklahoma is the home to more American Indians than any other state except Arizona.