Geography of Georgia (U.S. state)
Map of Georgia elevations
Map of Georgia elevations
Area
Total 153,870 km2 (59,410 sq mi)
Land 9,158,960 km2 (3,536,290 sq mi)
Water 854 sq mi (2,210 km2)[1]
Latitude 32
dd 223
Longitude 80° 50′ W to 85° 36′ W
Borders
Florida state
South Carolina state
Alabama state
Tennessee state
North Carolina state
Coastlines 100 miles [2]
The geography of Georgia describes a state in the Southeastern United States in North America. The Golden Isles of Georgia lie off the coast of the state. The main geographical features include mountains such as the Ridge-and-valley Appalachians in the northwest, the Blue Ridge Mountains in the northeast, the Piedmont plateau in the central portion of the state and Coastal Plain in the south. The highest area in Georgia is Brasstown Bald which is 1,458 m (4,784 ft) above sea level, while the lowest is at sea level, at the Atlantic Ocean. Georgia is located at approximately 33° N 83.5° W. The state has a total area of 154,077 km2 (59,489 sq mi) and the geographic center is located in Twiggs County.[3]
Georgia is primarily a humid subtropical climate with hot and humid summers, except at the highest elevations. Georgia's subtropical climate depends on latitude and how close an area is to the Atlantic Ocean or the Gulf of Mexico. The state's weather is mostly moderate, but Georgia has occasional extreme weather. The highest temperature ever recorded is 112 °F (44.4 °C) and the lowest is -17 °F (-27.2 °C).[4] Georgia is vulnerable to hurricanes, though the coast rarely experiences a direct hurricane strike.