Georgia, U.S. state in Southeast region of United States
Georgia is a state in the Southeast stretching from the Appalachian Mountains through rolling Piedmont hills to the Atlantic coastal plains. The terrain includes wooded highlands in the north, farmland across the middle section, and marshy coastal zones with barrier islands along the eastern shore.
The state joined the union in 1788 as the fourth to ratify the Constitution, growing through cotton plantations during the colonial period. Later it became a site of major Civil War battles and a center of the Civil Rights Movement during the 1950s and 1960s.
Visitors notice Southern cooking through fried chicken, peach cobbler, and barbecue sold at farmers markets and roadside stands across the state. Churches anchor community life, especially in smaller towns, where Sunday services and gospel choirs remain weekly gathering points for neighbors.
The capital Atlanta sits in the northwest and serves as the main entry point through Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Travelers navigate the state best by car, as most smaller towns lack regular public transit connections.
Along the Atlantic coast, marshlands and barrier islands form the largest contiguous salt marsh ecosystem in North America. These areas regulate tides and serve as nurseries for marine life that visitors can observe during boat tours.
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