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Alabama at a Glance Area: 52,420 sq mi (135,767 sq km). 1 30th largest state Land: 50,645 sq mi (131,170 sq km) Water: 1,775 sq mi (4,597 sq km) Highest elevation: Cheaha Mountain, 2,407 feet (734 m) Lowest elevation: Gulf of Mexico, sea level Statehood: December 14, 1819 (22nd state) Capital: Montgomery

Population: 4,849,377 (23rd largest state) 2

State nickname: the Heart of Dixie State bird: yellowhammer (northern flicker) State flower: camellia

1 U.S. Census Bureau 2 U.S. Census Bureau, 2014 estimate