Georgia: state flag, capital and facts
Georgia is a US state in the South region. Its capital is Atlanta, and its postal abbreviation is GA. Known as the Peach State, it joined the Union on January 2, 1788 as the 4th state. Atlanta is also its largest city.
The Georgia state flag shows red, white and red stripes with a blue canton holding the coat of arms in a ring of 13 stars.
Georgia at a glance
- Capital
- Atlanta
- Largest city
- Atlanta
- Nickname
- The Peach State
- Statehood
- January 2, 1788 (4th state)
- Region
- South
- Postal abbreviation
- GA
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Frequently asked questions
The capital of Georgia is Atlanta.
Georgia is in the South region of the United States.
The postal abbreviation for Georgia is GA.
Georgia is known as the Peach State.
Georgia became the 4th state on January 2, 1788.
Georgia shares a land border with Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.
The flag of Georgia shows red, white and red stripes with a blue canton holding the coat of arms in a ring of 13 stars.