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1. www.britannica.com › place › Georgia-stateGeorgia | History, Flag, Facts, Maps, & Points of Interest

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   1 day ago · Facts & Stats. flag of Georgia. Seal of Georgia. Georgia: state bird. Georgia: state flower. Capital: Atlanta. Population: (2020) 10,711,908; (2023 est.) 11,029,227.

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     Georgia holds a place of prominence in national and...

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     Georgia - Spanish Exploration: About 1540, Spanish explorer...

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Georgia_(UGeorgia (U.S. state) - Wikipedia

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   2 days ago · Georgia is a state in the Southeastern region of the United States. It borders Tennessee to the northwest, North Carolina to the north, South Carolina to the northeast, Florida to the south, and Alabama to the west. Of the 50 United States, Georgia is the 24th-largest by area and 8th most populous.

3. www.britannica.com › place › Atlanta-GeorgiaAtlanta | History, Population, Facts, & Points of Interest

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   2 days ago · Atlanta is the capital city of the U.S. state of Georgia. It lies in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the northwestern part of the state, just southeast of the Chattahoochee River. Its origins date to 1837. Atlanta is Georgia’s largest city and the principal trade and transportation center of the southeastern United States.

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4. facts.net › history › 13-facts-about-history-of-the13 Facts About History Of The American Flag - Facts.net

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   3 days ago · As the United States grew, the flag changed to reflect new states joining the Union. Each change tells a story of expansion and unity. The flag has been modified 27 times since its creation. Each new state added a star, leading to the current 50-star design. The 15-star, 15-stripe flag flew during the War of 1812. This version inspired Francis ...

5. www.ncesc.com › geographic-pedia › why-are-thereWhy are there only 49 stars on the American flag? - NCESC

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   3 days ago · A 49-star flag refers to a United States flag that was made for only one year, 1959, between the admission of Alaska and Hawaii as states. While these flags were only made for a short period, they were produced in large quantities.

6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › 1996_Summer_Olympics1996 Summer Olympics - Wikipedia

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   3 days ago · The 1996 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the XXVI Olympiad, officially branded as Atlanta 1996 and commonly referred to as the Centennial Olympic Games, were an international multi-sport event held from July 19 to August 4, 1996, in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.

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   Where is Atlanta Georgia located?

   • Atlanta is the capital city of the U.S. state of Georgia. It lies in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the northwestern part of the state, just southeast of the Chattahoochee River. Its origins date to 1837. Atlanta is Georgia’s largest city and the principal trade and transportation center of the southeastern United States.

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   Where is Georgia located?

   • Georgia is a state in the Southeastern region of the United States. It borders Tennessee to the northwest, North Carolina to the north, South Carolina to the northeast, Florida to the south, and Alabama to the west. Of the 50 United States, Georgia is the 24th-largest by area and 8th most populous.

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   Is Atlanta a city?

   • Atlanta, a global city, is both the state's capital and its largest city. The Atlanta metropolitan area, with a population of more than 6.3 million people in 2023, is the 6th most populous metropolitan area in the United States and contains about 57% of Georgia's entire population.

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   What is Atlanta known for?

   • Atlanta is Georgia's largest city, and it is the principal trade and transportation center of the southeastern United States. Atlanta is still the focal point of an important network of rail lines and interstate highways.

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   How many people live in Atlanta Georgia?

   • The Atlanta metropolitan area, with a population of more than 6.3 million people in 2023, is the 6th most populous metropolitan area in the United States and contains about 57% of Georgia's entire population. Other major metropolitan areas in the state include Augusta, Savannah, Columbus, and Macon.

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   Why is Atlanta important?

   • Atlanta has a significant effect on the state of Georgia, the Southeastern United States, and beyond. It has been the site of growth in finance, insurance, technology, manufacturing, real estate, service, logistics, transportation, film, communications, convention and trade show businesses and industries, while tourism is important to the economy.

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8. www.measurementof.com › standard-dimensions-of-theStandard Dimensions of the US Flag

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   3 days ago · The history of the American flag dates back to the birth of the United States. The first version of the flag, known as the "Grand Union Flag" or the "Continental Colors," was adopted in 1776. It featured thirteen alternating red and white stripes representing the original thirteen colonies, along with the British Union flag in the canton.