Alabama at a Glance

Population       4,557,808

Total Area        52,423 square miles

Land Area        50,750 square miles

Water Area      1,673 square miles

Capital City      Montgomery

Statehood        December 14, 1819

Area Codes      205, 251, 256, 334

Agriculture       Poultry and eggs, cattle, nursery stock, peanuts, cotton, vegetables, milk, soybeans

Industry            Paper, lumber and wood products, mining, rubber/plastic products, transportation equipment, apparel, chemicals

State Bird        Yellowhammer

State Song       "Alabama"

State Tree        Southern Longleaf Pine

State Flower    Camelia

State Motto      Audemus jura nostra defendere (We dare defend our rights.)

Climate

Mobile County as well as Baldwin County's weather is considerably influenced by the moderating factor of the Gulf of Mexico. Summers are consistently warm, although maximum temperatures are pleasantly cooled by gulf-water breezes. Winters are usually very mild. The region enjoys an annual average temperature of 67.5 degrees.