 |
| The Wisconsin monument, one of several
monuments placed by Union states to honor the soldiers who
died while being held at the Andersonville prisoner of war
camp during the civil war. |
   |
|
Flag |
Seal |
| Website : www.georgia.gov |
 Capital : Atlanta |
 Highest point : Brasstown Bald, 4,784 feet |
 Area : 59,441 square miles,
24th largest state |
 Population : 8,186,453
(2000 US Census) |
 Motto : Wisdom, justice,
and moderation |
 Admitted to
Union : January 2, 1788 |
 State Song : "Georgia on My Mind" |
 State Bird
: Brown Thrasher |
 State Flower : Cherokee Rose |
 State Tree : Live Oak |
|
