Capital Atlanta
Area 58,910 sq mi
152,576 sq km
Population
(2000 census) 8,186,453
Major Cities
(2000 census) Atlanta (416,474), Augusta (199,775),
Columbus (186,291), Savannah (131,510),
Athens (101,489), Macon (97,255)
Major Rivers Savannah, Chattahoochee, Altamaha, Ocmulgee, Oconee, Flint
Highest Point Brasstown Bald
4,784 feet
1,458 meters
Industry textiles and apparel, transportation equipment, food processing, paper products, chemicals, tourism
Agriculture poultry and eggs, peanuts, beef cattle, hogs, dairy products
Minerals and Resources kaolin and other clays, crushed stone
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