Alabama is located in the south-eastern United States and is bordered by Georgia, Tennessee, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico.Also, its western border is adjacent to the Mississippi River.What else should you know about this part of America, and how it might be interesting?
Summary
Alabama (USA) is the 13th among all other states in their area.He also holds the second place ranking in terms of inland waters in its territory.By the way, despite the fact that the area of the state is quite large, the population there is not too many.If the size of the territory of Alabama is at the 13th place, as has been said before, the largest population - only 23 meters.Interestingly, these places are called "Tripod Oatmeal" - of course, it is the informal name.This nickname is due to the fact that the territory inhabited by numerous bird of Alabama-oatmeal.But this is not the only name.Alabama (USA) is also called the "Heart of the South."Interestingly, it is the official tree dlinnohvoynaya pine and flower - the camellia.The official language - English, but among more conversational listed and Spanish.Cities in Alabama is not very large, the largest is the Birmingham: it is home to about 250 thousand people.
history
Home state history dates back more thousandth BC.At that time, of course, the name "Alabama" did not exist, but in those places where it is now located, actively conducted trade and lived in different nations.By the way, the name of the state comes from the word Alibamu - so called as muskogskie tribes that inhabited the area for centuries.If we talk about a relatively new time, then for a while Alabama was part of Georgia.But in 1819, it became part of the United States.During the war years: from the beginning of the Civil War to the end of World War II, Alabama experienced serious economic difficulties.All because people are heavily dependent on agriculture.However, after World War II, the state began to show more interest in another kind of activity - heavy industry, technology and, of course, education.
Economy
economic component operations staff - this is quite an interesting topic.Alabama actively investing funds in education, banking, medicine, space research.Extraction of mineral resources, production of cars, factory business - all this is not without its financial support.Alabama, I must say, in our time is fairly strong and independent from the economic point of view - its total GDP a few years ago was $ 170 million!And this, by the way, about 30 thousand per person.And this figure only increases.So, for example, in 1999 the figure was slightly more than 18 000 dollars.But it should be noted that the taxation in a very regressive Alabama (by American standards).About five percent of the charged person, though sometimes less - it all depends on the earnings of each individual citizen.If we talk about sales tax, it is 4 percent.Its size may also vary depending on the city, for example, in Mobile it is 9%.Finally, the tax on the sale of shares is 51%.By the way, Alabama - one of the few where still levied taxes on medical care and food.So in addition to the advantages in the form of solid earnings, there are also minuses.
about the city state
As already mentioned, in Alabama are not too big city.For example, in the town of Tuskegee has just over 11 thousand people in the area of 40 sq.km.In the Athens of 21 000 inhabitants in Anniston - 23 000, and in Bessemer - 27 000. Of course, as in any other state, there is also a medium-sized cities, and quite large.The Dothan (Houston County), for example, is home to more than 67 thousand people.Although, despite the fact that there is not really a lot of people and pretty quiet, the tourists still happy to come to the state.For the most part it's a relaxing holiday lovers who are lacking in the bustle of everyday life.So if you want to relax and enjoy the peace, it is necessary to come to Alabama.Photos small and cozy city will satisfy lovers of solitude.
Capital
Center of Alabama and part of its capital - a city of Montgomery.It is located right on the banks of the river of the same name.The city was founded in 1817 and acquired city status in 1819-m.By the standards of Alabama, Montgomery can be considered a metropolis, as it is home to more than 210 thousand people.If we talk about national character, it should be noted that about 49% of the local population - blacks, about 48% - white, slightly more than one percent - Asians, and quite a bit (about 0.3%) - the Indians.An interesting fact is that the capital of Alabama is the center of wood and hlopkoobrabatyvayuschey industry.Back in the city are well-developed computer technology - without this in any way in our time.In the capital, is a major airport "Denneli" and base BBC.Besides Montgomery - a major educational and scientific city.It is here from all over the state are going to receive a good education.The prestigious universities are Huntingdon College, Troy State University Montgomery, Faulkner University and many other universities and colleges.
Attractions capital
in Central Texas is full of interesting places, and they should pay attention to, if you managed to come to Alabama.There are many, but I would like to mention the most popular and important.For example, the White House of the Confederacy, located in the heart of the capital, or the house George. Davis.Still has plenty of interesting museums - the name of Francis Scott Fitzgerald, or the Museum of Fine Arts, which presents the real work of art.And, of course, lovers of architecture will impress State Capitol.
Attractions Alabama
But not only in the capital is something to see.If you can, definitely worth honoring their attention Birmingham.It is the largest in the entire state.It was there, on the mountain Red Mountain, stands a monument to the God of Fire.This is not a whim of local residents, and a tribute to history.It is based near the town of mineral deposits - valuable iron ore and coal.In Birmingham there is something to see - and this is a Japanese botanical gardens, zoos and more.
More in the state have a city like Huntsville.Here, a very special atmosphere.For Huntsville - City of Astronautics.Everyone in the space camp can experience the cosmic overload - it has all the necessary equipment and simulators.But if you do not want to go anywhere, to study and learn about history, but there is a desire to enjoy the solitude with nature, you can simply enjoy the local scenery.For example, visit the De Soto Park - a beautiful place located next to the River Little River in the northeastern part of the state.Anyway, I must say that in Alabama there are lots of beautiful parks, nature reserves and beaches.That they attract visitors who regularly come here to rest and leave with a lot of vivid impressions and emotions.
