Quick Facts

What are 5 facts about Georgia?

Quick Facts

  • Capital: Atlanta.
  • Population: 10 million.
  • Nickname: Peach State.
  • Key Cities: Atlanta, Savannah, Augusta, Columbus, Macon.
  • Postal Abbreviation: GA.
  • Major Industries: Agriculture, film, energy, automotive, tourism.
  • Size: 59,425 sq. miles.
  • Lowest point: Atlantic Ocean at sea level.

What is each state called?

State Nicknames

Alabama Yellowhammer State
Alaska The state is commonly called ?The Last Frontier? or ?Land of the Midnight Sun?
Arizona Grand Canyon State
Arkansas The Natural State
California Golden State

Why is GA The Peach State?

Georgia’s nickname is “The Peach State” because of its reputation for producing the highest quality fruit. Georgia-grown peaches are recognized for their superior flavor, texture, appearance and nutritious qualities – a peach is featured on the U.S.

What are the 50 state slogans?

  • Alabama – Yellowhammer State.
  • Alaska – The Last Frontier.
  • Arizona – The Grand Canyon State.
  • Arkansas – The Natural State.
  • California – The Golden State.
  • Colorado – The Centennial State.
  • Connecticut – The Constitution State.
  • Delaware – The First State.

What each US state is known for?

Here’s what every state is best known for.

  • ALABAMA: College football. Alabama Crimson Tide fans.
  • ALASKA: The Northern Lights. The Northern Lights.
  • ARIZONA: The Grand Canyon. The Grand Canyon.
  • ARKANSAS: Former President Bill Clinton.
  • CALIFORNIA: Hollywood.
  • COLORADO: Skiing.
  • CONNECTICUT: Casinos.
  • DELAWARE: NASCAR.

What two states have mountains as nicknames?

Which two states have “mountain” in their official nickname?

  • Arizona and Colorado.
  • Idaho and Montana.
  • Utah and Wyoming.
  • West Virginia and Vermont.

What is the acceptance rate for Georgia Tech?

20.6% (2020)

How good is Georgia Tech for engineering?

The Georgia Tech College of Engineering continues to be recognized as an elite engineering school and one of the top public institutions in the nation. The undergraduate engineering program at the College ranked 4th in the 2020 America’s Best Colleges edition of U.S. News & World Report (published in September 2019).

Is Georgia Tech a party school?

Georgia Tech is not a party school; instead it a more focused and research based university. You have to be open to other cultures and definitely a hard worker.