Alabama is a state in the southeastern U.S. When most people hear its name, the first thing that comes to mind is the hit Sweet Home Alabama by Lynyrd Skynyrd. Alabama became a world leader in transportation when the city of Montgomery was the first to put an electric streetcar system into service in 1886.
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Basic Information About Alabama
- State Name: Alabama
- State Abbreviation: AL
- Capital: Montgomery
- Largest City: Birmingham
- Area: 135,765 km2 (30th largest U.S. state)
- Population: 4,903,185 (24th highest in the U.S.)
- Time Zone: Most of the state CST (UTC-6) and summer CDT (UTC-5), Phenix City EST (UTC-5) and summer EDT (UTC-4)
- More Information: Speed Limits in Alabama, Current Time in Alabama, Minimum Wage in Alabama
What to See in the State of Alabama
- Battleship USS ALABAMA in Mobile
- Birmingham Museum of Art
- Early 19th century Fort Gaines on Dauphin Island
- Birmingham Institute for Human Rights
- Huntsville Botanical Garden
- U.S. Space and Rocket Center Museum in Huntsville
- Zoo in Birmingham
- Cheaha State Park
- McWane Science Center Museum and Aquarium in Birmingham
- Little River Canyon National Preserve
You can post tips for other sights and places of interest in Alabama in the discussion.
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Fun Facts about Alabama
Date of Alabama’s Entry into the Union
December 14, 1819 (22nd in order)
State of Alabama nickname
Yellowhammer state
The Highest Mountain in Alabama
Mount Cheaha (736 metres)
Rivers in Alabama
- Tennessee River (1,049 km)
- Chattahoochee River (690 km)
- Alabama River (512 km)
- Coosa River (450 km)
- Tallapoosa River (426 km)
Alabama Airports
- Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
- Huntsville International Airport
- Mobile Regional Airport
- Montgomery Regional Airport
- Dothan Regional Airport
Alabama Sports Teams
- NFL (American football): no team
- MLB (baseball): no team
- MLS (football): no team
- NHL (ice hockey): no team
- NBA (basketball): no team
Universities in Alabama
- University of Alabama
- Troy University
- Auburn University
ZIP Codes
35004-36925
Alabama Weather
Alabama lies in a subtropical climate zone, the north of the state is cooler compared to the south.
Winters in Alabama tend to be relatively mild, with average temperatures slightly above freezing. Snow tends to be rather rare. Summers in Alabama tend to be hot, with temperatures exceeding 32 °C and frequent tropical storms or hurricanes. Severe thunderstorms accompanied by lightning or hail can be found across the state.
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Largest Cities in Alabama
| # | City | Population | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birmingham | 212,237 | Show on Map |
| 2 | Montgomery | 205,764 | Show on Map |
| 3 | Mobile | 195,111 | Show on Map |
| 4 | Huntsville | 180,105 | Show on Map |
| 5 | Tuscaloosa | 90,468 | Show on Map |
| 6 | Hoover | 81,619 | Show on Map |
| 7 | Dothan | 65,496 | Show on Map |
| 8 | Decatur | 55,683 | Show on Map |
| 9 | Auburn | 53,380 | Show on Map |
| 10 | Madison | 42,938 | Show on Map |
Food Prices in Alabama
- McDonalds Restaurant McMeal prices: $8.00
- Restaurant Draft Beer (0.5L): $5.00
- Cappuccino in restaurant: $4.25
- Coca-Cola in restaurant (0.33 l): $1.90
- Milk (1 l): $0.95
- Bread (500 g): $2.47
- Rice (1 kg): $6.59
- Egg (12 pcs): $2.99
- Cheese (1 kg): $6.59
- Boneless chicken breast (1 kg): $8.26
- Beef Loin (1 kg): $15.43
- Apples (1 kg): $11.00
- Bananas (1 kg): $1.15
- Oranges (1 kg): $13.21
- Tomatoes (1 kg): $15.41
- Potatoes (1 kg): $1.87
- Water (1.5 l bottle): $3.99
- Bottle beer (0.5 l bottle): $1.53
- Pack of Marlboro cigarettes: $4.99
Grocery prices in Montgomery valid in January 2021. Take them as a guide, they vary widely from store to store. Tax is included in the price.
State Symbols of Alabama
- Gemstone: blue quartz
- Fossil: basilosaurus
- Insect: monarch butterfly
- Stone: marble
- Flower: camellia
- Mascot: Eastern buttercup
- Mineral: hematite
- Marine fish: Atlantic tarpon
- Butterfly: Eastern butterflyfish
- Animal: Hubricht’s newt
- Walnut: pecan nut
- Fruit: blackberries
- Fruit tree: peach tree
- Plant: Alabama grass
- Moss: black bear
- Freshwater fish: trout perch
- Tree: mud pine
- Dance: Square Dance
- Wild plant: Double-leaved hydrangea
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