Georgia facts for kids

The word Georgia can mean a few different things! It's mostly known for two main places:

• A country called Georgia (country) in a region between Europe and Asia, known as the Caucasus.
• A state in the United States of America called Georgia (U.S. state).

But "Georgia" can also refer to many other things, like places, songs, ships, and even a type of coffee!

Past Places Named Georgia

Over time, some places that don't exist anymore were also called Georgia.

• The Kingdom of Georgia was a powerful country that existed a long time ago.
• The Democratic Republic of Georgia was a short-lived country after World War I.
• The Georgian Soviet Socialist Republic was part of the Soviet Union for many years.
• The Province of Georgia was one of the first 13 colonies that later became the United States. It was set up by Great Britain.

Places Around the World Called Georgia

Many towns, streets, and even islands share the name Georgia.

• In the United States, you can find towns named Georgia, Indiana, Georgia, Nebraska, Georgia, New Jersey, and Georgia, Vermont.
• There's also Georgia Avenue in Washington, D.C., and Georgia Street in Vancouver, Canada.
• Far away, there's New Georgia in the Solomon Islands.
• The South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands are a British territory in the South Atlantic Ocean.
• The Strait of Georgia is a waterway in British Columbia, Canada.

Songs Named Georgia

Many musicians have written songs called "Georgia."

• "Georgia" by Elton John (1978).
• "Georgia" by Carolyn Dawn Johnson (2000).
• "Georgia" by Cee Lo Green (2010).
• "Georgia" by Field Mob and Ludacris (2005).
• "Georgia" by Vance Joy (2014).
• "Georgia on My Mind" is a very famous song from 1930. It is now the official state song of the American state of Georgia.
• "Georgia" from the album Architecture & Morality by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (1981).
• "Georgia" from the album Silk Degrees by Boz Scaggs (1976).
• "Georgia" from the album The Walk by Hanson (2007).

Ships Named Georgia

Several ships have been named Georgia throughout history.

• The CSS Georgia (battery) was a floating battery used in 1863.
• The CSS Georgia (cruiser) was a merchant ship used in 1863.
• The SS Georgia was an oil tanker launched in 1908.
• The USS Georgia (BB-15) was a battleship launched in 1906.
• The USS Georgia (SSGN-729) is a submarine launched in 1984.

Other Uses of Georgia

The name Georgia also appears in other interesting ways.

• Georgia (coffee) is a brand of coffee drinks made by The Coca-Cola Company.
• Georgia (name) is a popular girl's name.
• Georgia (typeface) is a type of font often used on computers.
• 359 Georgia is the name of an asteroid in space.
• Georgia-Pacific is a large American company that makes paper and pulp products.

See also

In Spanish: Georgia (desambiguación) para niños