Georgia

Nicknamed The Peach State and the Empire of the South, Georgia is the largest state in the southeast. Its Blue Ridge Mountains in the northernmost part of the state descend into rolling hills and eventually the coastal plain, which is known for its moist, rich pastures.

It is home to a booming economy with 15 fortune 500 companies, and produces much agriculture and goods. Though mainly famous for its peaches, Georgia is a large producer of other products such as cotton, tobacco, poultry, and peanuts, producing twice as many peanuts as the next leading state.

Atlanta, the state's largest city and capital, is the hub of communication and transportation of the Southeast. This historic city was a Confederate stronghold and saw extensive military activity during the Civil War.

Used for both work and recreation, horses make a sizeable part of the state's industry. Georgia has about 250,000 horses statewide, and its horse industry has an economic impact of more than $750 million.

Georgia in Numbers:

	Horse Population: 113,100 horses
	Acres Used for Horse-Related Activities: 338,000 acres
	Capital: Atlanta
	Land area: 59,441 sq mi. (153,951 sq km)
	Population: 10,910,000
	Counties: 159
	State Parks: 64
	Highest Point: Brasstown Bald with 4,784 feet (1,458 m)
	Lowest Point: Atlantic Ocean
	Geographic Center: Twiggs Co., 18 mi. SE of Macon
	5 Largest Cities :
	Atlanta: 494,800 Augusta: 206,150 Columbus: 204,570 Macon: 156,550 Savannah: 147,500