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.
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.
Alabama State Vacation
- Mahalo's Guide To an Alabama Vacation
- Mahalo's Guide To a Birmingham, AL Vacation
- Mahalo's Guide To a Huntsville AL Vacation
- Mahalo's Guide To a Mobile, AL Vacation
- Official Site: Alabama Bureau of Tourism & Travel
- Official Site: Alabama Mountain Lakes Association
References
Fast Facts
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Capital
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Governor
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Population
4,599,030 (2006 Estimate)U.S. Census Bureau: Alabama
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Became a state
December 14, 1819
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Time zones
Central
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Major cities
Birmingham, Huntsville, Mobile
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Official state items
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*Bird
Yellowhammer
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*Flower
Camellia
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*Tree
Southern Pine
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*Animal
Black Bear
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*Salt Water Fish
Tarpon
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*Fresh Water Fish
Large Mouth Bass
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*Gem
Star Blue Quartz
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*Insect
The Monarch butterfly Danaus pleipuss
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Nickname
No official nickname, but commonly called “the Heart of Dixie”
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Slogans
Share the wonder, Alabama the beautiful, and Where America finds its voice
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Origin
Alabama originally means tribal town in the Creek Indian language.50States.com: Alabama Fast Facts and Trivia
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Fact:
People who lives in Alabama are called Alabamians
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Mardi Gras
Alabama was the one to introduced the Mardi Gras into the western world. Held on Tuesday, the day before Lenten season starts.
