Georgia is located in the southeastern United States. Officially, it is called the "Imperial" and "Peach" state. The state capital of Georgia and its largest city is Atlanta. The population here is 9.8 million people.
History
Prior to Spanish colonization, there was an Indian culture on the territory of Georgia, which completely disappeared by 1560. The Spaniards dominated here for some time, at the end of the 17th century, wars broke out with the British over the possession of this region.
The British in 1724 established their rule over the region, declaring the establishment of a colony here. Georgia was one of the main centers of loyalists in the War of Independence, and Confederates in the Civil War. The first settlements here were founded in 1733 by General James Oglethorpe for religiously persecuted and poor English.
Oglethorpe was able to defeat the Spanish troops who invaded the state of Florida in 1742. During the War of Independence, the inhabitants of the colony in 1775 seized the arsenal in Savannah, then sending weapons to the US Army. They conducted partisan actions against the British troops, liberating Augusta twice, and as a result in 1782 forced the British to evacuate from Savannah.
State geography
Georgia is bordered by 5 states, while its eastern part is washed by the Atlantic Ocean. In the north is the spur of the Appalachians, called the Blue Ridge. Newton is one of the largest counties in the state. Its administrative center is the city of Covington (Georgia). Its population is just over 18,000.
Climate
The main part of the territory, including the center of Georgia, is located in the zone of the oceanic subtropical climate. In the mountains, typical rainy and hot summers.
The climate of certain areas depends on their latitude and proximity to the Gulf of Mexico or the Atlantic Ocean. Georgia often has tornadoes, but they rarely exceed the F1 level.
State economy
It is worth noting that if Georgia (the US state) was an independent state, then its economy would be in 28th place among the largest in the world. The main agricultural products of this state are: eggs and poultry, peanuts, pecans, rye, peaches, pork, tobacco and vegetables.
The industry includes the manufacture of electrical equipment, transport equipment, clothing and textiles, the tobacco, chemical and food industries. Due to its convenient geographical location, Atlanta (the capital of Georgia) is considered a major industrial and transportation center, as well as a communications center.
A huge number of companies here have their own headquarters. This state has two nuclear power plants.
Government of georgia
The state legislature is the General Assembly, which consists of the House of Representatives and the State Senate. The State Senate includes 56 members. The House of Representatives has 180 members. Executive power is exercised by the Lieutenant Governor and the Governor of Georgia.
The highest judicial body is the Supreme Court, composed of seven judges. They are elected by the population. There is also the Court of Appeal, which consists of judges, of which one is the main. Local government is carried out through the House of Commissioners.
State population
The state of Georgia has more than 9.5 million permanent residents, including:
- African Americans
- White Americans
- persons of Asian descent.
About half of the state’s population was African-American, who were slaves before the Civil War. Further migrations did not change this situation much. At the present moment, African Americans, as before, prevail in various rural districts in the southwestern and central parts of the state.
Georgia State Attractions
Travelers to the South of the United States should definitely get acquainted with the main attractions of Georgia. Next, consider the largest of them.
The islands
A whole chain of islands stretches along the Atlantic coast of the state, the largest of which are St. Simons Island and Cumberland Island. 4 islands of this chain due to the mild climate began to be called the "Golden Islands of Georgia" - Sea Island, St. Simons Island, Little St. Simons Island and Jekyll Island.
Athens
At 1.5 o'clock. driving from Atlanta is the city of Athens, named after the Greek city. It was built for students. The local university has about 35,000 students and 2,800 teachers. He is one of the state universities of the country.
Providence Canyon
Arriving in the state of Georgia, you definitely need to see the canyon Carrying. It is located on the border with Alabama. It is a ravine system whose depth reaches 30 meters (100 feet) generated from the effects of wastewater.
From the very beginning, there were forests on this territory. The Indians of the Brook tribe lived here. The pale-faced, who came here, the Indians were evicted to the west, they themselves began to cultivate the land. This resulted in ravines and soil erosion. At the beginning of the 19th century, the first mention of these ravines appeared.
Today, there is a park that is part of the statewide park system. Observation platforms are organized, hiking trails, toilets, grills and awnings are equipped for a comfortable stay for people walking here.
Wild Animal Safari
Georgia is a U.S. state with a Wild Animal Safari in its southwest. It represents a significant territory with the content of animals without cages, fenced by a very strong, albeit invisible wire fence. A road has been laid here, along which cars drive slowly, and their passengers examine animals. Among them are buffalo, zebras, deer, giraffes, wild boars, roe deer, goats. There are also predators - rhinos, crocodiles, bears, lions and tigers, which are contained in reliable cells.
To go on a safari, there are 3 options - a bus with a guide that is designed for 30 passengers, a minivan for 7 people, and you can also enter the park by car. The best option is a minivan, because in this case you are not dependent on the guide, stop wherever you want, and your car will not be damaged by hungry animals.
Tablets of Georgia
If you head north-east from Atlanta on the I85 motorway, then, almost reaching South Carolina, you can see a rather interesting monument, which is called the Tablets of Georgia. The huge granite slabs installed in 1980 carry a message to humanity, preserving the secret of their origin.
What is it? These are 6 granite slabs, of which four are directed to the cardinal points, in the middle there is a fifth, and the sixth is on top. This stone structure is sometimes called American Stonehenge.
It is interesting that on all plates one text is carved in different languages, of which 8 are modern - Spanish, English, Hindi, Swahili, Arabic, Hebrew, Russian and Chinese, as well as 4 ancient - classical Greek, Akkadian, Ancient Egyptian and Sanskrit.
Blue ridge
A town called Blue Ridge, which is located in northern Georgia, is a great place for a relaxing holiday. Especially in the summer heat. If you are attracted by mountains, forests and fogs, and not large cities and the coast, then go there safely. A trip here by car from Atlanta will take about 30 minutes along a busy road devoid of fussy traffic.
So what to do here? To begin with, it is worth looking at Amikalola - in the state of Georgia it is the highest waterfall in the mountains. The Blue Ridge attracts the attention of tourists primarily for them, and the park with guest houses and many hiking trails located around it makes the Blue Ridge one of the most popular tourist destinations in this state.
Six Flags Park
The company Six Flags Entertainment, actively involved in the development and construction of amusement parks in the United States, opened a huge amusement park in Atlanta in 1967. This oasis of entertainment and joy has a total area of almost 120 hectares.
Of course, its highlight is the roller coaster. In addition, such attractions as Daredevil and Goliath are especially popular, where adrenaline lovers can fully enjoy the feeling of a sharp vertical descent from a height of 95 meters.
Of course, in this place there are enough other entertainments, among which one can highlight the Ferris wheel, the railway, a huge number of roundabouts, as well as the famous Monster Mansion, which can scare respectable citizens no less than a bearded gentleman who forgot a heavy suitcase in the subway. Also interesting is the cable car above the Six Flags park. It passes over the entire territory and allows you to enjoy its stunning views from above.
Okifinoki swamp
In the southeastern part of the state, on the border with Florida, there is the Okifinoki swamp, which is one of the most deaf and beautiful areas of the whole country. Peatlands, which are covered with black shallow water, form a very rare ecosystem. Here, since 1937, a nature reserve was organized, while since 1974 these swamps have become a National Monument of Nature.
Its main attraction is crocodiles. Namely, the kind of American alligator. On the Okifinoki swamp, they live in the eastern part of the US coast - from Texas to North Carolina. Most American alligators live in Louisiana and Florida. But since the Okifinoki swamp is located on the border between Florida and Georgia, the abundance of crocodiles here is understandable.
In addition, the town of Dalonega gold miners, the Little White House in Warm Springs, the Marine Science Center, Fort Pulaski and about a thousand historic buildings, in addition to the Calloway Gardens, deserve attention.