Georgia – Georgia's capital is Atlanta

(Pronounced jawr-juh and at-lan-tuh)

To remember the capital of the US state Georgia, use the following mnemonic:

Jaws just (Georgia) opened his giant mouth and there was the lost city of Atlantis (Atlanta).

With a population approaching 11 million, Georgia is regularly recognised as the number one state for business and labour conditions, workforce training and economic development. Located in the southeastern region, the state's landscape is diverse, from the Appalachian mountains in the north to the Atlantic coastal plain in the south-east. Major industries in Georgia include mining, textiles, agriculture and logistics. A large number of major companies have headquarters in Georgia, including UPS, Coca-Cola, Delta Air Lines and Honeywell. Savannah, on the banks of the Savannah River near Georgia's Atlantic coast, is the fastest-growing container seaport in North America.

Interesting facts about Atlanta:

- Underground City: Beneath the modern downtown streets lies Underground Atlanta, a historic network of old storefronts, tunnels, and streets that were literally paved over and built on top of during the city’s early expansion.

- Phoenix Risen: Atlanta is the only city in North America whose name and history are symbolised by a phoenix rising from the ashes, representing its complete rebirth after being burned to the ground during the Civil War.

- Street Name Swaps: The city features over fifty streets named after someone named “Peachtree” (such as Peachtree Street, Peachtree Road, and Peachtree Circle), making it famously confusing for out-of-town visitors trying to navigate.