Alabama info


Alabama is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. Alabama ranks 30th in total land area and ranks second in the size of its inland waterways. The state ranks 23rd in population with almost 4.6 million residents in 2006.

Alabama is unofficially nicknamed the Yellowhammer State, which is also the name of the state bird. Alabama is also known as the "Heart of Dixie". The state tree is the Longleaf Pine, the state flower is the Camellia. The capital of Alabama is Montgomery, and the largest city by population is Birmingham. The largest city by total land area is Huntsville. The oldest city is Mobile.

Alabama's agricultural outputs include poultry and eggs, cattle, plant nursery items, peanuts, cotton, grains such as corn and sorghum, vegetables, milk, soybeans, and peaches. Although known as "The Cotton State", Alabama ranks between eight and ten in national cotton production, according to various reports, with Texas, Georgia and Mississippi comprising the top three.

 

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Featured Businesses

  • The Central Carver Legacy Museum

    Located in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, United States

    The Central Carver Legacy Museum

    Welcome to The Central Carver Legacy Museum, Gadsden, United States. Phase One of The Central Carver Legacy Museum, which was completed in March of 2006, showcases the spirit of excellence and determination of Central Carver High School administrators, in...

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  • 2nd Street Music Hall

    Located in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, United States

    2nd Street Music Hall

    Welcome to Gadsden's newest and grandest Nightclub, 2nd Street Music Hall, United States. 2nd Street Music Hall creates the illusion of being in the romantic New Orleans' French Quarter, and carries guests back to an earlier more elegant era with its orna...

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  • San Roc Cay Restaurants

    Located in Orange Beach, Baldwin County, Alabama, United States

    San Roc Diner - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner SanRoc Delicatezza - Quick Lunch, Wines, Latte Louisiana Lagniappe - Best of Seafood Cafe Grazie - Seafood Italian Style

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  • Church Street Inn

    Located in Fairhope, Baldwin County, Alabama, United States

    Church Street Inn

    For over a decade, Bill and Becky Jones, who are experienced innkeepers, have shared their family home with guests. Since the early 1900's, this attractive home, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, has been a Fairhope landmark. With its u...

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  • Dragonfly Studio

    Located in Daphne, Baldwin County, Alabama, United States

    Dragonfly Studio

    Welcome to Dragonfly Studio, Daphne, United States. Many have asked how I came up with the name for my Studio. It all stems from a memory of my grandmother. She told me that if you are fishing and a dragonfly lands on your pole then you will catch a fish...

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  • W J Carroll Intermediate

    Located in Daphne, Baldwin County, Alabama, United States

    W J Carroll Intermediate

    Welcome to W J Carroll Intermediate School, formerly known as Daphne Elementary School South and Daphne Intermediate, United States. W J Carroll Intermediate is home to approximately 300 fourth and fifth graders and 50 staff members. Our School offers s...

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  • Chestnut Station

    Located in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, United States

    Chestnut Station

    Weklcome to Chestnut Station, Gadsden, United States. Chestnut Station is located in the 400 block of Chestnut Street in Historic downtown Gadsden. "The Nut", as it's commonly called, was established as a small downtown Pub with good food, live...

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  • Bentz Pizza Pub

    Located in Daphne, Baldwin County, Alabama, United States

    Bentz Pizza Pub

    Welcome to Bentz Pizza Pub Restaurant, Daphne, United States. Bentz Pizza Pub was opened in 2006 by Mark and Mary Beth Bentz along with the help of their three young children. With the understanding and experience of raising three children, we realize t...

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  • Paparocco's

    Located in Gulf Shores, Baldwin County, Alabama, United States

    "Home of warm beer and lousy pizza!" Oyster bar and pizzeria. Open for lunch and dinner. Live entertainment nightly.

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  • McLaughlin & Edmondson

    Located in Guntersville, Marshall County, Alabama, United States

    McLaughlin & Edmondson

    McLaughlin & Edmondson, LLC,  located in Guntersville, United States,  was originally formed in 1995 by Jeffrey McLaughlin and Steve Marshall as McLaughlin & Marshall, LLC.   Rodney Edmondson joined the firm after Steve Marshall was...

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