Alabama
/ˌæləˈbæmə/
/ˌæləˈbæmə/
- a southern US state, also called the Yellowhammer State, the Cotton State and the Heart of Dixie. The capital city is Montgomery and the largest city is Birmingham. Important industries include the production of paper, textiles, chemicals and metals. It also has many farm products, including milk, wheat and cotton.
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