1. The iconic spiral staircase of the Alabama State Capito in Montgomery
1. The iconic spiral staircase of the Alabama State Capito in Montgomery
Alabama - k.m. photo
Neighbors: Tennessee (north), Georgia (east), Florida and Gulf of Mexico (south), Mississippi (west)
It is not clear where the name of this state comes from. On the one hand, it could be traced back to the name of an Indian tribe, but it could also be a combination of the words "Alba" (thick bushes) and "Amo" (to clean, collect), which means "clearing of bushes" .
Size:135,765 km² (52,419 m²)
Population (in 2020): 5 million - 69% White, 27% Black or African American, 4,6% Hispanic (Latino), 1,5% Asian
Capital city: Montgomery
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Alabama - Montgomery - Civil Rights Museum - t.d. photo
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Alabama - cheese smiles - s.v. photo
Montgomery
Alabama - Montgomery - Civil Rights Museum - d.t. photo
USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park
Alabama - USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park - t.d. photo
Birmingham
Alabama - Birmingham - City Hall - g.e. photo
Alabama - Birmingham - g.e. photo
Opelika
Alabama -Opelika - Historic Downtown - S 8 St - s.v. photo
Alabama - Opelika - Lee County Courthouse - s.v. photo
USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park
Alabama - Mobile - USS Alabama (BB-60), a retired battleship - Elter photo