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Alabama or as it is commonly called the Yellowhammer state became the 22nd state on Dec 14 1819. The name Yellowhammer is a reference to the large number of Yellowhammers in the state. The Yellowhammer is also the state bird.

Origin of state’s name: The word Alabama means tribal town in the Creek Indian language.

Capital City: The state capital is Montgomery and the state is bordered by four other states, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi and the Gulf of Mexico to the south. The state has approximately 610 miles of shore line

Population: The state has a population in excess of 4.5 million based on the last census in 2000.

Driving  

Driver’s information, applications, testing requirements, driver’s manuals and testing locations can all be found on the Alabama Department of Public Safety website.

http://www.dps.state.al.us

Economy: The states economy is driven by agriculture and Industry. Agriculture includes peanuts, tree nuts, cattle, milk, soybeans, vegetables, milk, poultry and eggs. Industry includes mining, lumber and wood products including paper, rubber and plastic products and transport equipment. 

State Bird: The Yellowhammer or Golden Winged Woodpecker is the state bird which can be found throughout the United States and is characterized by its jovial voice in the spring time.

State Insect: Monarch Butterfly (Danaus pleipuss)

State Flower: The state flower was named in 1959 and is the Camellia an is know for it natural beauty..

State Song:  "Alabama" is the state song which is well known throughout the world and sings the praises of this great state.

People: People form Alabama are known as Alabamians

Alabama - Interesting Facts

• Cheaha Mountain., at 2450 feet above sea level is Alabama’s higher point.
• Mardi Gras which is held on the day before lent each year was first celebrated in Alabama.
• Mobile, Alabama is named after the Mauvilla Indians.
• The pecan which grows wild in many places in the state is the states’ official nut.

Alabama – Famous People

Many famous people were born and raised in Alabama and many famous people call Alabama their home today. This includes actors, athletes, authors, politicians and entertainers. These include the great boxer, Joe Louis who was born in Lexington and the infamous singer Nat King Cole, a native of Montgomery. Carl Lewis and Jesse Owens, both famous athletes were also born in Alabama.