1. Welcome to Georgia!!!!
By: Jasmine Smith

2. Georgia is on your mind....
Known as the Peach State because georgia produces plentiful peaches
Capital of Georgia is Atlanta
Bordering states are: Florida, Tennessee, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina.
Population (2012) 9,921,585
Fun fact: Georgia is the 24th largest state in the USA

3. Georgia has 5 habitats. Each habitat is unique in its own way:
A habitat is a natural home or environment for organisms (plants and animals).
Georgia has 5 habitats. Each habitat is unique in its own way:
Mountains
Marsh/Swamps
Coastal Plains
Piedmont
Atlantic Ocean/Coast

4. Blue Ridge Mountains
Piedmont
Coastal Plain
Coast/Atlantic Ocean
Swamps and Marshes

5. Mountains Located in northern Georgia
Blue Ridge Mountains and Appalachian stand this habitat
Plants: Cherokee Rose (state flower),Azalea
Animals: deer, bats, racoon, black bears, bobcats

6. Piedmont
I live in this habitat. It is also where our capital, Atlanta is located.
red clay
very hilly
Plants: pine trees, oak trees, hickory trees
Animals: Opossums, squirrels, ducks, owls

7. Coastal Plains flat plains good for farming
located in the southern part of Georgia
Plants: peanuts, cotton (grown) Live Oak trees
Animals: armadillos, deer, rattlesnakes

8. Coast
Includes sandy beaches and barrier islands. The coast lies on the southeastern border along the Atlantic Ocean.
Plants: sea oats and morning glories
Animals: ghost shrimp, sea gulls, herons
Atlantic Ocean
The Atlantic Ocean is the largest body of water in the world. It is made up of salt water.
Plants: seaweed, seagrass
Animals: Shrimp, tarpon, redfish, sea trout

9. Swamps and Marshes
The Okefenokee Swamp lies in this habitat. It is located in the southeastern part of Georgia. A swamp is an area of land covered in still or slow-moving water, with plants growing in and around it.
Plants: Cypress trees, cattails and water lilies
Animals: Alligators, marsh rabbits, otters, frogs, mosquitoes

10. Where would I live?
I think you should live in the Coastal habitat. I like the coast because it is close to a beach. I like Jekyll Island also. This is an island located in this habitat too. I think this habitat will be a great transition for you and your family. It is also not that far from Florida.

11. References
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