Interesting facts about Georgia

Georgia is a state in the United States that offer amazing attractions to the tourists. It was established in the year 1733 and is the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution. Today, it is the ninth most populous state. Georgia is known as the Peach State and the Empire State of the South. The capital of Georgia is Atlanta, which is again the most populous city. It is surrounded by Florida at the south, Atlantic Ocean and South Carolina to the east, Alabama to the west, and Tennessee and North Carolina to the north.

Georgia has a diverse mixture of flora and fauna. It has nearly 250 tree species and 58 protected plants. So if you are planning to visit the state of Georgia and explore as much attractions as you can then check out these interesting facts about Georgia before visiting. This will help you a lot to know Georgia in a better way.

The second oldest city in the United States is the historic Saint Marys Georgia.
The city of Savanna was the first steamship that crossed Atlantic. It sailed from the state of Georgia.
Georgia was joined the confederacy during 19 January 1861.
The state of Georgia was named after the King George II of England.
The Stone Mountain close to Atlanta is among the largest single masses of exposed granite in the entire world.

It is illegal to eat chicken with fork in Gainesville, which is the Chicken Capital of the World.
Every year Georgia serves as a host to the International Poultry Trade Show, which is the largest poultry convention in the world.
In the year 1776, the population of Georgia was approximately, 40,000.
It has been claimed that the Cordele is the watermelon capital of the world.
The state of Georgia is also called as the Empire State of the South and is known as the Peach State and Cracker State.
The state is the largest state east of the Mississippi River.
The popular theme park named as Six Flags over Georgia, was in fact, given this name for the six flag that was flown over the state.

Thomasville is recognized as the City of Roses.

There are plenty of interesting facts about Georgia could be found out of which you should read these facts before reaching to this glorious state.