Referred to as “The Heart of Dixie” Alabama is the 30th largest state in the US. It covers an area of 52,423 square miles and is 330 miles long and 190 miles wide. Montgomery is the capital of Alabama. Alabama has sixty seven counties. Alabama experienced a lot of economic hardships right from the American Civil War till World War II. It now ranks 15 in the terms of state level GDP. Some of the main agricultural products include cotton, poultry and eggs, a variety of grains, peanuts, soybeans and peaches. Alabama’s industrial outputs include iron and steel products, wood, plastic and even aerospace and electronic products.

Alabama is home to many recreational facilities and national parks and museums. Alabama’s beaches are among the most exquisite ones in the world. A visit to the Gulf Coast and the Orange Beach offers a perfect weekend getaway with a perfect balance of activity and simply lazing around. Fort Morgan offers you an opportunity to travel back in time as it is the site of the Civil War Battle in Mobile Bay. Alabama’s beautiful landscape also provides an opportunity for various outdoor activities like fishing and biking. Alabama Bass Trail is one of the important spots for fishing activities while some of Alabama State Parks and woodlands give an option for biking. Some of the must see things while Alabama are the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, Talladega Superspeedway, Barber Motorsports Park, and the Alabama Shakespeare Festival.