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• Alabama is a state in the southern region of the United States. It is bordered by Mississippi, Tennessee, Georgia, and Florida, with a portion of the state bordered by the Gulf of Mexico. In 1819, Alabama became the 22nd state to join the Union.

• Fast Facts

  1. Capital: Montgomery
  2. Governor: Bob RileyOffice of Governor: Bob Riley
  3. Population: 4,599,030 (2006 Estimate)U.S. Census Bureau: Alabama
  4. Became a state: December 14, 1819
  5. Time zones: Central
  6. Major cities: Birmingham, Huntsville, Mobile
  7. • Bird
     : Yellowhammer
  8. • Flower
     : Camellia
  9. • Tree
     : Southern Pine
  10. • Animal
      : Black Bear
  11. • Salt Water Fish
      : Tarpon
  12. • Fresh Water Fish
      : Large Mouth Bass
  13. • Gem
      : Star Blue Quartz
  14. • Insect
      : The Monarch butterfly Danaus pleipuss
  15. Nickname: No official nickname, but commonly called “the Heart of Dixie”
  16. Slogans: Share the wonder, Alabama the beautiful, and Where America finds its voice
  17. Origin: Alabama originally means tribal town in the Creek Indian language.50States.com: Alabama Fast Facts and Trivia
  18. People who lives in Alabama are called Alabamians
  19. Mardi Gras: Alabama was the one to introduced the Mardi Gras into the western world. Held on Tuesday, the day before Lenten season starts.

• Civil Rights Movement

  Alabama was an important state throughout the American Civil Rights Movement. The first of many nonviolent protests took place in Alabama, including Rosa Parks' bus boycott in the state capital of Montgomery. As well, civil rights leader Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. lived in Montgomery for the latter portion of his life.

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