Alabama

State of Alabama
Flag of Alabama Seal of Alabama Nickname(s): Yellowhammer State, Heart of Dixie Motto(s): Audemus jura nostra defendere
Capital	Montgomery
Largest City
Largest Metro Area
Area	Ranked 30th
- Total	52,419 sq mi (135,765 km²)
- Width	190 miles (306 km)
- Length	330 miles (531 km)
- % water	3.2
- Latitude	30°13'N to 35°N
- Longitude	84°51'W to 88°28'W
Population	23rd
- Total (2000)	4,447,100
- White (Citizens)
- Slaves
- Non-White
- Density	84.83/sq mi  33.84/km² (26th)
Elevation
- Highest point	Mount Cheaha 2,407 ft  (734 m)
- Mean	499 ft  (152 m)
- Lowest point	Gulf of Mexico 0 ft  (0 m)
Confederate Admission	January 11, 1861 (4th)
Old Union Admission	December 14, 1819 (22nd)
Governor
C.S. Senators
C.S. Representatives
Time Zones
- Time Zone(s)	Central (CST)  &
Abbreviations	AL