Georgia, known as the Peach State and Empire State of the South, is located in the southeast region of the United State. Boasting over 9.5 million residents in July 2007, it is the ninth-largest state in the country by population and is also the third-fastest growing state. Its most populous city is its capital, Atlanta. Georgia consists of approximately 59,424 square miles.
The state of Georgia has a humid subtropical climate and boasts beautiful wildlife. Georgia has nearly 250 types of trees and 58 endangered plants. White-tailed deer and different types of birds can be found around Georgia. Georgia is home to 63 parks and some state wildlife preserves which are all under the management of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.
Georgia has 20 metropolitan and micropolitan areas. Atlanta, its capital, has a population of over 500,000 people and is home to several museums and the world’s largest aquarium, the Georgia Aquarium.
Healthcare and transportation are well-managed in Georgia. There are approximately 151 hospitals, nearly 6,000 dentists, and more than 15,000 doctors in this state. All types of public transportation are supervised by the state government. There are 107 public-use airports throughout the state. Only nine are for commercial-aviation.
Georgia is a very rich state. If it were a country, it would boast the 28th largest economy in the word. Its 2006 total gross state product was $380 billion. Georgia's agricultural and industrial outputs include poultry, eggs, peaches, dairy, paper products, and tobacco. There are 15 Fortune 500 companies, 26 Fortune 1000 companies, and over 1,700 international facilities headquartered in Georgia. These companies employ over 112,000 Georgians with an estimated capital investment of $22.7 billion.