The A-Z Of Alabama Facts A Must Read Guide For You!
Alabama was the 22nd state to join the United States of America in the year 1819.
It is bordered by Florida, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Georgia and is recognized as the 30th largest state in the U.S. This state is popular for its peanuts, natural resources of iron and steel, and the burgeoning industries of chemicals, automotive, information technology, aerospace, and forestry.
Also, it is known for its sports, especially football. There is a massive craze with the never-ending rivalry of the Auburn Tigers and the Alabama Crimson Tide. Montgomery is the capital city of Alabama.
Apart from Montgomery, the other largest cities in Alabama are Birmingham and Huntsville. The state is given several nicknames including the 'Cotton State,' the 'Yellowhammer State,' and 'Heart of Dixie.'
However, no official nickname for the state is designated yet. The confederate flag was flown for the first time in 1861. Much before the French colonists arrived, the Spanish were the first to reach Alabama and settle here in the year 1540.