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What It's Like to Be an Alabamian

by artgib

Alabama, appearing to "sit" on Florida's panhandle and sandwiched
between Georgia on the east and Mississippi on the west, has a
temperate climate thanks to its southern location and proximity
to the coastal waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Alabama's land is
known as the "Heart of Dixie," was a prominent player in the
Civil War, sports the Appalachian Mountains in the northeast,
contains several national parks, sits in the middle of the Bible
Belt, and was home to the famed Helen Keller. All this combined
makes Alabama land for sale a prized possession.

Early History

Alabama's name is taken from one of the many Native American
tribes that once inhabited the area. Trade with tribes of the
Northeast was made via the Ohio River starting around 1,000 BC
and continued until contact was made with European explorers.

Throughout its early European settlement, Alabama was settled by
the French, British, and the Spanish at varying times. In the
early 19th century, its rich, fertile soil attracted settlers. At
one time, it was known as the "Black Belt" because of the dark,
fertile soil.

Alabama seceded from the Union in 1861 to join the Confederate
States. Though few battles of the Civil War were fought on
Alabama land, the state's contribution to the Confederate army
was about 120,000 soldiers. At the end of the war, Alabama was
readmitted to the Union in 1868.

Climate

Alabama's climate is often described as "temperate." The winters
throughout most of the state are mild, though in the north,
temperatures do dip below freezing overnight. Summers in most
areas experience temperatures in the high 80's, while some cities
will creep into the 90's on occasion.

The average annual temperature for the entire state is about 64
degrees Fahrenheit. As you move towards the Gulf of Mexico,
temperatures tend to get warmer. South Alabama also experiences
more thunderstorms than any other state on the Gulf Coast.

Northern Alabama, due to its flat plains, attract violent,
long-lasting tornadoes. This area of Alabama is considered part
of "Dixie Alley" (in distinction from the better known Tornado
Alley) and produces more F5 (the most violent storm on the Fujita
scale) tornadoes than any other area of the U.S.

Demographics

As of 2005, Alabama's population was around 4.5 million
residents. Whites make up around 72 percent of the population,
blacks 27 percent, while Hispanics, Native Americans, and Asians
and other Pacific Islanders make up a small minority.

Being in the middle of the Bible Belt, religion makes up a large
part of the culture and community in Alabama. The majority of
residents are able to easily name all four of the Christian
Gospels. Despite the heavy religious influence, more than half
the residents claim that they have a "full understanding" of
their faith and therefore require no further instruction.

Alabama land for sale can be had for around $2,500 per acre,
while an average home will set you back around $150,000. But
depending on the area, average home prices can be as high as
$500,000 or as low as $60,000.

Remax Alabama (http://www.remax-alabama.com) is committed to
finding the perfect piece of <a
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suit your needs and make you happy. The author, Art Gib, is a
freelance writer.

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