State Symbols Guide
Alabama State Symbols & Official Emblems
The South State • Explore official state symbols, history, facts, and cultural heritage.
Abbreviation
AL
Capital
Montgomery
Population
5,024,279
Statehood
1819
Region
South
Symbols
6
Official State Symbols
State Bird
Yellowhammer
Colaptes auratus
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State Flag
Alabama State Flag
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State Flower
Camellia
Camellia japonica
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State Motto
Audemus Jura Nostra Defendere
Latin
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State Nickname
The Yellowhammer State
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State Tree
Southern Longleaf Pine
Pinus palustris
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📊 Quick Facts
- Official Name
- Alabama
- Abbreviation
- AL
- Capital City
- Montgomery
- Population
- 5,024,279
- Statehood Date
- December 14, 1819
- Region
- South
- Number of Symbols
- 6
