Georgia Locations
Georgia is part of which country?
United States
This natural boundary creates waterfalls and separates the Piedmont from the Coastal Plain.
Fall Line
This is the smallest geographic region in Georgia, located in the extreme northwestern corner of the state.
Appalachian Plateau
Settlements in Georgia were located near this resource.
Water
This city is the capital of Georgia
Atlanta
Which region of the U.S. is Georgia located?
Southeastern
This swamp is the largest in North America.
Okefenokee Swamp
This region includes the "Carpet Capital of the World."
Ridge and Valley
The discovery of this valuable resource in North Georgia near Cleveland led to America’s first major gold rush.
Gold Rush
This mountain, Georgia’s highest point, is located in the Blue Ridge region.
Brasstown Bald
On what continent is Georgia located?
North America
This river provides drinking water to the Atlanta metro area.
Chattahoochee River
This region contains Georgia’s highest peaks.
Blue Ridge
This natural feature was a key reason why cities like Augusta, Macon, and Columbus developed where they did.
The Fall Line
This man-made lake in North Georgia was created by damming the Chattahoochee River and serves as a major source of drinking water and recreation.
Lake Lanier
In which hemispheres is Georgia located?
Northern and Western Hemispheres
This river forms the eastern border between Georgia and South Carolina.
Savannah River
Atlanta is located in this hilly region called?
Piedmont
Why was city form around rivers?
Hydroelectricity
This Georgia island, once a playground for wealthy industrialists, is now a state park and popular tourist destination.
Jekyll Island
What splits the Earth into the Northern and Southern?
The Equator
These coastal landforms protect Georgia’s mainland from storms.
Barrier Islands
This is Georgia’s largest geographic region, covering about most of the state and known for its agriculture.
Coastal Plain
Water-based activities like boating and fishing support this industry.
Tourism
This long-standing conflict involves Georgia and its neighbors fighting over shared river basins
What is the Tri-State Water Dispute (or "Water Wars")