Fun Facts About Georgia
  • 1. Georgia, located in the southeastern United States, is known for its rich history, diverse culture, and beautiful landscapes. From the bustling city of Atlanta to the charming coastal towns along the Atlantic Ocean, there is something for everyone to enjoy in the Peach State. Georgia is also home to the world's busiest airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, serving millions of passengers each year. The state is famous for its delicious Southern cuisine, including dishes like fried chicken, shrimp and grits, and peach cobbler. Georgia is also a popular filming location for movies and TV shows, with productions like 'The Walking Dead' and 'Stranger Things' being filmed in various parts of the state. With so much to see and do, Georgia is a truly unique and exciting destination for visitors of all ages.

    Which city is the capital of Georgia?
A) Atlanta
B) Savannah
C) Macon
D) Augusta
  • 2. Who is the famous civil rights leader born in Atlanta, Georgia?
A) Harriet Tubman
B) Martin Luther King Jr.
C) Malcolm X
D) Rosa Parks
  • 3. What popular drink was invented by Dr. John Pemberton in Atlanta?
A) Mountain Dew
B) Pepsi
C) Dr. Pepper
D) Coca-Cola
  • 4. What famous international media conglomerate is headquartered in Atlanta?
A) Al Jazeera
B) BBC
C) CNN
D) Fox News
  • 5. Which Georgia island is known for its wild horses?
A) Tybee Island
B) Cumberland Island
C) St. Simons Island
D) Jekyll Island
  • 6. What popular fast-food chain was founded in Hapeville, Georgia?
A) Chick-fil-A
B) Burger King
C) KFC
D) McDonald's
  • 7. What is the highest peak in Georgia located in the Blue Ridge Mountains?
A) Rabun Bald
B) Brasstown Bald
C) Kennesaw Mountain
D) Stone Mountain
  • 8. What major river forms Georgia's natural border with South Carolina?
A) Flint River
B) Altamaha River
C) Chattahoochee River
D) Savannah River
  • 9. Which Georgia college is known for its bulldog mascot, Uga?
A) Georgia State University
B) Emory University
C) Georgia Institute of Technology
D) University of Georgia
  • 10. Which Georgia mountain is known for the large sculptures on its surface?
A) Tallulah Gorge
B) Brasstown Bald
C) Stone Mountain
D) Kennesaw Mountain
  • 11. Which Georgia president was born in Plains, Georgia?
A) Barack Obama
B) George W. Bush
C) Jimmy Carter
D) Bill Clinton
  • 12. What coastal Georgia city is famous for its historic district filled with oak trees and Spanish moss?
A) Jekyll Island
B) Savannah
C) Brunswick
D) St. Marys
  • 13. Which Georgia novelist wrote 'Gone with the Wind'?
A) Alice Walker
B) Pat Conroy
C) Flannery O'Connor
D) Margaret Mitchell
  • 14. Who is the famous American singer known for hits like 'Georgia on My Mind'?
A) Otis Redding
B) Little Richard
C) James Brown
D) Ray Charles
  • 15. In which Georgia amusement park can you ride the iconic wooden roller coaster called 'Goliath'?
A) Stone Mountain Park
B) Wild Adventures
C) Six Flags Over Georgia
D) Lake Winnie
  • 16. What is the state nickname of Georgia?
A) Volunteer State
B) Empire State of the South
C) Sunshine State
D) Peach State
  • 17. What is the official state fruit of Georgia?
A) Blueberry
B) Watermelon
C) Peach
D) Apple
  • 18. What is the state flower of Georgia?
A) Azalea
B) Cherokee Rose
C) Peach Blossom
D) Magnolia
  • 19. What is the popular Georgia dessert made with peaches and a crumbly topping?
A) Apple pie
B) Key lime pie
C) Peach cobbler
D) Banana split
  • 20. Which Georgia city is known for its annual Masters Tournament in golf?
A) Macon
B) Augusta
C) Savannah
D) Athens
  • 21. What is the state reptile of Georgia?
A) Gopher Tortoise
B) Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
C) Eastern Indigo Snake
D) Alligator
  • 22. What is Georgia's official state bird?
A) Brown Thrasher
B) American Robin
C) Eastern Bluebird
D) Northern Cardinal
  • 23. What popular TV show was filmed in Georgia and features the character Rick Grimes?
A) The Walking Dead
B) Stranger Things
C) Atlanta
D) Ozark
  • 24. Which famous golf tournament is held annually in Augusta, Georgia?
A) US Open
B) The Open Championship
C) The Masters
D) PGA Championship
  • 25. Which well-known author spent many years living in Savannah, Georgia?
A) Flannery O'Connor
B) William Faulkner
C) Ernest Hemingway
D) Mark Twain
  • 26. Which famous rapper was born in Atlanta and is known for hits like 'Yeah!' and 'Confessions'?
A) T.I.
B) Ludacris
C) Outkast
D) Usher
  • 27. What historic trail stretching over 2,000 miles from Georgia to Maine is popular among thru-hikers?
A) Florida Trail
B) Pacific Crest Trail
C) Continental Divide Trail
D) Appalachian Trail
  • 28. What is the largest swamp in North America that extends into Georgia?
A) Okefenokee Swamp
B) Congaree Swamp
C) Everglades
D) Atchafalaya Basin
  • 29. What is the nickname of the Georgia Institute of Technology sports teams?
A) Bulldogs
B) Yellow Jackets
C) Falcons
D) Panthers
  • 30. Georgia is the leading producer of what fruit in the United States?
A) Oranges
B) Apples
C) Peaches
D) Strawberries
  • 31. What is the state motto of Georgia?
A) Forever Forward
B) Home of the Braves
C) Wisdom, Justice, and Moderation
D) In God We Trust
  • 32. What type of nuts are a popular crop in Georgia?
A) Pecans
B) Almonds
C) Walnuts
D) Hazelnuts
  • 33. Which popular TV show is set in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana, but it is actually filmed in Georgia?
A) Stranger Things
B) Atlanta
C) Ozark
D) The Walking Dead
  • 34. Franklin D. Roosevelt, the 32nd President of the United States, had a vacation retreat in Warm Springs, Georgia, due to the therapeutic effects of what?
A) Sandy beaches
B) Secluded forests
C) Cold mountain air
D) Warm mineral springs
  • 35. The longest running American sitcom and animated program, 'The Simpsons', is set in which fictional town that is heavily inspired by Georgia?
A) Springfield
B) South Park
C) Quahog
D) Hillwood
  • 36. Which sandwich, made with thinly sliced beef and melted cheese on a hoagie roll, is a popular food item in Georgia?
A) Lobster Roll
B) Cuban Sandwich
C) BLT Sandwich
D) Philly Cheesesteak
  • 37. The highest point in Georgia, Brasstown Bald, is located in which mountain range?
A) Appalachian Mountains
B) Blue Ridge Mountains
C) Smoky Mountains
D) Rocky Mountains
  • 38. Which famous founder of the Girl Scouts of the USA was born in Savannah, Georgia?
A) Susan B. Anthony
B) Madam C.J. Walker
C) Juliette Gordon Low
D) Harriet Tubman
  • 39. What is the popular musical genre that originated in African-American communities in the Southern United States, including Georgia?
A) Blues
B) Jazz
C) Country
D) Classical
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