041 USA - Alabama Map and State Capitol

Alabama is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee, Georgia, Florida and Mississippi. From the American Civil War until World War II, Alabama, like many souther states, suffered economic hardship, in part because of continued dependence on agriculture. Despite the growth of major industries and urban centres, White rural interests dominated the state legislature until the 1960s, while urban interests and African Americans were under-represented. Following World War II, Alabama experienced growth as the economy of the state transitioned from one primarily based on agriculture to one with diversified interests. The establishment or expansion of multiple United States Armed Forces installations added to the state economy and helped bridge the gap between agricultural and industrial economy during the mid-20th century. The state economy in the 21st century is dependent on management, automotive, finance, manufacturing, aerospace, minerals, healthcare, education, retail and technology.

Montgomery is the capital of the state and has around 205 760 inhabitants. It is located on the Alabama River southeast of the centre of the state. The Alabama State Captol, listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the First Confederate Capitol, is the state capitol building for Alabama. It is located on Capitol Hill, originally Goat Hill. Alabama has had five political capitals during  its history. The current capital building temporarily served as the Confederate Capitol while Montgomery served as the first political capital of the Confederate States of America in 1861, before being moved to Virginia. Architecturally, the building is Greek Revival in style with some Beaux-Arts influences. The central core of the building, as well as the east wing to the rear of structure, is three-stories over a below-grade basement. The north and the south wings are two-stories over a raised basement. The front facade that is seen today is approximately 110 m wide and 36 m tall from the ground level to the top of the lantern on the dome.

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