The map of Alabama also reveals that while 3/5th of land area is a gentle plain, the Northern region is mainly mountainous. It can be seen from the map of Alabama that Mount Cheaha is the highest point with a height of 733 meters.
The state of Alabama, popularly known as the "Heart of Dixie" became a part of the United States of America on December 12, 1819. As far as origin of the word Alabama is concerned, many are of the opinion that word Alabama came from a Native American language, Choctaw, which was adopted by the tribe as their name. This tribe was actually a southern Indian tribe, whose habitat was found in this state.
The Alabama tourism industry is flourishing. The state offers a variety of site seeing spots comprising of National Parks, historical places, sugar white beaches as well as a variety of outdoor activities. The state is thus said to be perfect vacation destination. Tourism is a major source of income for the Alabama’s economy and in this regard the Alabama Travel Council (ATC) is said to have played a major role in growth of travel and tourism industry in the state.
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