📷 Alabama
Alabama is a state in the southeastern United States, part of the Deep South, admitted to the Union in 1819 as the 22nd state. It borders Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west, featuring diverse geography from northern mountains and valleys to southern coastal plains and Mobile Bay. Known as the "Heart of Dixie" and "Yellowhammer State," Alabama has Montgomery as its capital, with major cities including Huntsville and Birmingham, and it is recognized for its rich Southern culture, historical significance, and contributions to civil rights, music, and college football.