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The Yellowhammer State, The Heart of Dixie, The Cotton State
Alabama is a state in the South eastern region of the United States, it shares borders with Tennessee to the north; Georgia to the east; Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south; and Mississippi to the west. The capital city is Montgomery and the largest city is Huntsville.
The flag of Alabama was adopted on February 16, 1895. The design features a crimson red saltire cross on a field of white.
State Anthem / Song: “Alabama”
Motto: Audemus jura nostra defendere (We dare defend our rights)
Where is Alabama on the US Map?
![Alabama AL United States of America](https://flagsbook.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Alabama-on-USA-map-1024x647.png)
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Capital | Date Admitted to Union | Population (State Ranking) | Area (State Ranking) | Flag Adopted |
Montgomery | December 14, 1819 (22nd) | 5,024,279 (24th Largest) | 135,765 km² / 52,419 mi² (30th Largest) | 1895 |