What to see in Alabama, useful information on the territory, economy and landscapes, what are the main attractions and the cities that deserve attention.
Tourist information
Alabama is one of the 50 states belonging to the federation of the United States of America, bordering Tennessee to the north, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, Mississippi to the west and Georgia to the east.
As for the territorial extension, Alabama is located in the southern part of the United States and extends for over 135,000 square km, placing it in thirtieth place in order of size among the US major states.
The main cities of Alabama are Birmingham, Mobile, Montgomery and Huntsville.
In Alabama there are extensive cotton crops, thanks to the vastness of its plains with particularly fertile soil.
In the northern part there are several not so high mountains, of which the largest is Mount Cheaha with its 734 meters, and valleys mainly crossed by the Tennessee river with the presence of some lakes and minor streams.
Still in the north, cattle breeding is quite developed.
The economic wealth of this state focuses on some subsoil wealth including the coal mines of the southern Appalachians, iron ores and bauxite.
Over the years, the metallurgical and iron and steel industries have experienced significant development, and aluminum and cotton production has also grown exponentially.
For many years, the economy of Alabama has relied heavily on the iron and steel industries, while in recent times there has been a significant diversification in favor of medical research, banks, biotechnology and information technology.
What see
Montgomery, the capital of Alabama and the capital of Montgomery County, is located in the central-southern part of the state, where the Alabama River passes, and is famous for its significant role during the Secession War.
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Birmingham, which is the largest city in the state, is the county seat of Jefferson County.
Mobile, which belongs to the county of the same name, is located in southwestern Alabama and is the third largest city by population.
It owes its name to the Indian tribe of Mobile, present in the area at the time of foundation.
Huntsville, an important administrative and financial center, is located in Madison County and has a population of 368,661 inhabitants.
