Introduction: Georgia Download PDF
The largest state east of the Mississippi River, Georgia was the last of the thirteen colonies to be founded and the first southern state to ratify the Constitution in 1788. In 1861 Georgia seceded from the Union to join the Confederacy. The ensuing Civil War devastated the state and setback the previously prosperous agriculture industry.
Tourism is important in the state, as tourists bring in over $15 billion annually and are vital to the economies of the coastal areas, the Blue Ridge area, and Atlanta (host of the 1996 Olympic Games). The federal government has a number of facilities located in the state, including military bases and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Originally prospering as a cotton state, Georgia’s agricultural industry is still important to the economy. Major crops include cotton, peanuts, tobacco, and corn. The majority of jobs, however, are still located within the service sector.
Government
Symbols
State Seal: |
State Quarter: |
Time Zones:
| Standard Time | GMT-5 | |
| Daylight-Saving Time | GMT-4 | |
Statistics
- Per Capita Real GDP :
- $35,265
- Population:
- 9,685,740
- Percent of People Under Poverty Level:
- 14.4%
- Per Capita Personal Income:
- $31,891
- Percent of Population with a Bachelor's Degree:
- 17.3%
- Total Exports:
- $23,342,300,000
Top 5 Export Partner Countries
Canada
Mexico
China
United Kingdom
Japan
Top 5 Export Merchandise
Chemicals Sales
Transportation Equipment Sales
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
Machinery Manufacturing
Chemicals Manufacturing
Major Cities
Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus
Major Airports
| Airport Name | City | |
| ABY | Southwest Georgia Regional | Albany |
| ATL | Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International | Atlanta |
Main Ports:
Brunswick, Savannah
Corporations
| Company | Fortune 1000 Rank: | Revenues ($millions) | Headquarter City |
| Home Depot | 17 | 90,837 | Atlanta |
| United Parcel Service | 43 | 47,547 | Atlanta |
| Coca-Cola | 94 | 24,088 | Atlanta |
| Coca-Cola Enterprises | 118 | 19,804 | Atlanta |
| Delta Air Lines | 136 | 17,171 | Atlanta |