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Georgia, US Major Cities
Atlanta (167)
Savannah (79)
Augusta (55)
Macon (47)
Norcross (34)
Marietta (31)
Columbus (28)
Alpharetta (27)
Brunswick (26)
Valdosta (25)
College Park (23)
Kennesaw (22)
Duluth (21)
Albany (19)
Saint Simons Island (17)
Perry (16)
Athens (16)
Dalton (16)
Mcdonough (15)
Decatur (15)
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| Official language |
English |
| Capital |
Atlanta |
| Largest city |
Atlanta |
| Area |
Ranked 24th |
| - Total |
59,489 sq mi
(154,077 km²) |
| - Width |
230 miles (370 km) |
| - Length |
298 miles (480 km) |
| - % water |
2.6 |
| - Latitude |
30°31'N to 35°N |
| - Longitude |
81°W to 85°53'W |
| Population |
Ranked 9th |
| - Total (2000) |
8,186,453 |
| - Density |
141.4/sq mi
54.59/km² (18th) |
| Elevation |
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| - Highest point |
Brasstown Bald
4,784 ft (1,458 m) |
| - Mean |
591 ft (180 m) |
| - Lowest point |
0 ft (0 m) |
| Admission to Union |
January 2, 1788 (4th) |
| Governor |
Sonny Perdue (R) |
| U.S. Senators |
Saxby Chambliss (R) Johnny Isakson (R) |
| Time zone |
Eastern: UTC-5/-4 |
| Abbreviations |
GA US-GA |
| Web site |
www.georgia.gov |
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Atlanta Atlanta is the capital and most populous city of Georgia, in the United States. It is the county seat of Fulton County, although a portion of the city (the 1909 annex) is located in DeKalb County. According to the latest census estimates (as of December, 2004), the city has a population of approximately 419,122 and the Atlanta metropolitan area totaled 4,708,297. Atlanta has long been considered the economic powerhouse of the Southern United States and is arguably a poster-child for cities worldwide experiencing rapid urban sprawl, population growth, and commercial development. As a result, Atlanta is a common case study for college students who study urban geography around the globe.
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Augusta Augusta is generally regarded as the most revered golf course on Tour by American fans. Since the Masters is held there each year, fans watching on TV have the unique opportunity to become familiar with the course, something the other majors do not afford.
The course is well-known for its beauty as well; because the Masters is held in early spring, the flowers are in full bloom during the tournament.
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Savannah Savannah is served by Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport, near Interstate 95. The city is the home of four colleges and universities offering bachelor's and master's degree programs: Armstrong Atlantic State University, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah State University, and South University. Bachelor’s, master’s and Ph.D. programs in engineering are offered through the Savannah campus of the Georgia Institute of Technology. In addition, South University offers doctorate degrees of pharmacy. |  |
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