Alabama Quiz
Alabama is in the South. Quick facts below — then test yourself with 5 questions.
| Capital | Montgomery |
|---|---|
| Postal abbreviation | AL |
| Nickname | The Yellowhammer State |
| Census region | South |
| Bordering states | Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi |
| Statehood | 1819 |
| Population (2020 Census) | 5,024,279 |
| Total area (sq mi) | 52,420 |
Sample questions
Q1In which year did Alabama become a state?
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1819
Alabama became the 22nd state in 1819, carved from the former Mississippi Territory after Mississippi itself gained statehood two years earlier.
Q2What is the postal abbreviation of Alabama?
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AL
The postal abbreviation of Alabama is AL.
Q3What is the capital of Alabama?
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Montgomery
Montgomery is Alabama's state capital, while Huntsville, a fast-growing aerospace hub in the north, became the state's largest city as of the 2020 census.