Georgia U.S. State Presentation

Welcome to GeorgiaPresented By: Sam Billand and Michael ReindollarCourse: Business PresentationsPresentation Date: October 8, 2014

Overview!

● History● Climate● Flag● State Capitol● Location ● Population

● State Nickname● State Motto● Major Industries● Natural Resources● Major Colleges● Current Events

Nickname - The Peach State

Motto - Wisdom, Justice, and Moderation

State Nickname and Motto

State capitol

Atlanta, Georgia● Founded in 1836● Military supply hub during the Civil War● Huge ethnic Melting Pot

History of state

● Established in 1732, it was the thirteenth colony to be founded, under James Oglethorpe’s rule.

● Was the 4th State to ratify the Constitution on January 2, 1788.

● Participated in the Civil War.

History of state cont.

● Hit hard by the Great Depression.

● Had many riots held in Georgia pertaining the Civil Rights Movement.

Geographic location

Five Major Geographical Areas● Appalachian Plateau● Ridge and Valley Region● Blue Ridge Region● Piedmont Region● Coastal Plain Region

State flag

Georgia flag video

Population

● In 2013, the Census for Georgia released the population to be 9,992,167 people.

● About 51 percent of the population is female.● About 62 percent of the population is

Caucasian.

Geographical size

● 58,910 sq. miles● The inland water is 854 sq. miles● The boundary length is 1,039 miles long

Major industries

Science- Aerospace, Energy and Environment, Information Technology, Life Sciences Agriculture- food industries, AgribusinessTransportation- automotive repair, logistics and transportationEntertainment- art

Tourist attractions

● Stone Mountain

● Georgia Aquarium

Climate

● Humid Subtropical climate● Hot summers - temperatures often exceed

90 degrees● Some rain in the spring season

Major cities,colleges, etc.

Major Cities - Atlanta, Savannah, Athens, and Columbus

Major Colleges - University of Georgia, Emory University, Georgia Institute of Technology, and Mercer University

Current Events

The Ebola Virus is causing havoc in Georgia because of a doctor names Gil. Gil landed at the Atlanta airport wearing a hazmat suit saying that the Center for Disease Control was lying.

Summary

● Ebola Virus fright● Warm Climate● Many places to visit● Interesting history

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