Factual Information : Georgia
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Facts Origin of State Name : Named for King George II of England in 1732.
Nickname : The Empire State of the South; also, the Peach State.
Capital: Atlanta.
Entered Union : 2 January 1788 (4th).
Song : "Georgia on My Mind."
Motto : Wisdom, Justice and Moderation.
Flag : Three red-and-white stripes and the state coat of arms in the upper left corner on a field of blue.
Bird : Brown thrasher.
Fish : Largemouth bass.
Insect : Honeybee.
Flower : Cherokee rose.
Wildflower : Azalea.
Tree : Live oak.
Gem : Quartz.
Country : 159 counties
Population : 8,186,453; 10th, 12/00
Agriculture : Poultry and eggs, peanuts, cattle, hogs, dairy products, vegetables. Industry: Textiles and apparel, transportation equipment, food processing, paper products, chemical products, electric equipment, tourism.