
Alabama is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. Alabama is the 30th-most extensive and the 24th-most populous of the 50 United States. Alabama ranks second in the area of its inland waterways.
From the American Civil War until World War II, Alabama, like many Southern states, suffered economic hardship, in part because of continued dependence on agriculture. Despite the growth of major industries and urban centers, white rural interests dominated the state legislature until the 1960s, while urban interests and African Americans were under-represented. Following World War II, Alabama experienced growth as the economy of the state transitioned from agriculture to diversified interests in heavy manufacturing, mineral extraction, education, and technology. In addition, the establishment or expansion of multiple military installations, primarily those of the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force, added to state jobs.
Alabama is unofficially nicknamed the Yellowhammer State, after the state bird. Alabama is also known as the "Heart of Dixie." The state tree is the Longleaf Pine, the state flower is the Camellia. The capital of Alabama is Montgomery. The largest city by population is Birmingham. The largest city by total land area is Huntsville. The oldest city is Mobile, founded by French colonists.
Films and Shows
- American Dragon: Jake Long - "Feeding Frenzy"
- Flight of the Navigator
- Sweet Home Alabama
- Teacher's Pet: The Movie (mentioned)
- The Brave Little Toaster (mentioned in the song "Worthless")
Song
Actors/Actresses and Crew born in Alabama
- Pat Buttram
- Courteney Cox
- Jordan Fisher
- Walton Goggins
- André Holland
- Evander Holyfield
- Alex Christian Jones
- Dean Jones
- Jack King
- George Lindsey
- Sunny Mabrey
- Sonequa Martin-Green
- Loulie Jean Norman
- Paula Poundstone
- Michael Rooker
- Mickey Rooney Jr.
- Debby Ryan
- Glenn Shadix
- Dylan Riley Snyder
- Octavia Spencer
- Channing Tatum
- Darrell Wallace Jr.
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