State of Alabama

Official Seal
Alabama

• The State of Alabama is the 22nd U.S. state.
• Alabama received statehood on December 14, 1819.
• Alabama's state capital is Montgomery.
• Alabama's state postal abbreviation is AL.

Official Flag
Alabama

Alabama's Bird, Flower, Motto, Song, Tree

• Official State Bird: Yellowhammer (Northern Flicker
• Official State Bird Latin Name: Colaptes auratus
  
  
• Official State Flower: Camelia
• Official State Flower Latin Name: Camellia japonica
• Year: 1959/1999
  
  
• Official State Motto: Audemus Jura Nostra Defendere
• Official State Motto Latin Translation: We dare defend our rights
  
  
• Official State Song: Alabama
  
  
• Official State Tree: Longleaf pine
• Official State Tree Latin Name: Pinus palustis
• Year: 1997

Alabama's State Government

• Official State Government: Alabama
• State Income, Sales, or Corporate Taxes: Department of Revenue
• Official State Lottery: Alabama

Alabama's Public Safety

• State Amber Alert: Alabama
• U.S. Government: Amber Alert
• State Highway Traffic Reports: Alabama
• State Sex Offenders Registry: Alabama
• State Vehicle Registration and Drivers Licenses: Motor Vehicle Division