Georgia has many geographical features worth noting.
Georgia is one of the oldest states in the United States, and was the last of the original 13 colonies to be settled. Georgia has a diverse geography that includes mountains, rivers, coastal plains and many other types of landscapes. This is even before looking at cities and other man made structures of note.
Surroundings
Georgia is bordered by five states and one ocean. The southeast part of Georgia borders the Atlantic Ocean, while South Carolina takes up most of the rest of the eastern border. North Carolina borders a small amount of the east and north, while Tennessee takes up the rest of the north. Alabama follows Georgia's entire western border, while Florida makes up the entire southern border.
Regions
There are six Georgia land regions. The Appalachian Plateau is a small strip in the northwestern-most part of the state, and that is surrounded by the Appalachian Ridge & Valley Region. The rest of the north all the way down to about the middle of the state is the Piedmont, which is known for rolling hills. The entire south is considered coastal plain, with the East Gulf Coastal Plain taking up the southwest and the Atlantic Gulf Plain to the southeast. These are the flattest parts of the state.
Climate
The climate in Georgia can vary greatly depending on the area of the state. Most of the state can be classified as a humid sub-tropical climate with mild winters off setting hot and humid summer months. Average yearly precipitation ranges from 40 to 75 inches depending on the area of the state, and the northern areas from the Appalachian Mountains and Blue Ridge Mountains have cool evenings even during the summers.
Mountains
There are two mountain ranges that meet and taper off in northwest Georgia. Both the Appalachian Mountains from the northwest, and the Blue Ridge Mountains from the northeast enter Georgia and taper off into foot hills (Piedmont).
Rivers & Lakes
There are many rivers and lakes that run through the state of Georgia. Most of the large lakes are in the northern part of the state, including Hartwell Lake, Russell Lake, Allatoona Lake, and Lake Sidney Lanier. Some of the major rivers include the Chattanooga River that makes up a good chunk of the western border, and the Chattahoochee River, which runs through Atlanta.
Cities
Atlanta is by far the largest city in Georgia, and sits in the center of the Piedmont Region and slightly towards the west. Going east across the state in the Piedmont leads to the city of Athens, also one of the largest cities in Georgia. Savannah is on the Atlantic Ocean on the southeast coast, while Macon is almost right in the center of the entire state.
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