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Eufaula,
Alabama
Perched on a bluff in
southeastern Alabama, Eufaula beckons with
its lake culture, grand architecture, Southern
traditions and affordable cost of living.
Florence,
Alabama
Tucked along the
Tennessee River in north western Alabama, Florence is
a pretty, mellow spot with affordable homes,
neighborly residents,
championship golf courses, fishing, and, of course,
the Coon Dog Cemetery. Need we say more?
Orange
Beach, Alabama
Situated along the Gulf Coast,
Orange beach has sugar white beaches, but what
else? And is it a great place to retire?
The State of Alabama
The state of Alabama is most popularly known as the Heart of Dixie. The state as also known to be called the Yellowhammer State, which coincides with the name of
its state bird. The capital of the state is Montgomery and its population is ranked 23rd in the United States at 4,779,736 in 2010 according to the Census
Bureau. Alabama is located in the central time zone and boasts a total area of 52,419 square miles.
It is bordered by Tennessee at the north end, Florida is to the south, Mississippi borders on the west and Georgia is on the east side of the state.
Alabama is popularly known by Mardi Gras activities in Mobile and it is rumored that Mobile hosted the original Mardi Gras festivities.
The state does not have any professional sport franchises,
however, Alabamians are divided by their allegiances to the Auburn University Tigers/War Eagles and the University of Alabama Crimson Tide. The historic Tuskegee University is also located in
here.
The average temperature of Alabama is 64 degrees Fahrenheit, which makes it a very desirable vacation location for visitors. The summers are some of the hottest in the United States, averaging over 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Besides warm weather, Alabama also experiences its share of tropical storms and hurricanes. The winters are usually very tolerable as there is not usually much snow. The snow, when it does happen is usually just a dusting but there have been reports of higher amounts of snowfall. The low temperatures for the winter season average around 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
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