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Alabama on the US map
Alabama is located in the South region of the United States — specifically the deep south subregion. With an area ranking of #30 of 50, it is a moderately-sized state. The map above highlights Alabama in gold and color-codes the other 49 states by region.
Key cities
The capital of Alabama is Montgomery. The largest city by population is Huntsville. As is the case with most US states, the capital is not the largest city — this is by design, dating back to the late 18th and 19th centuries when state founders deliberately chose smaller, more centrally located towns to host state government and avoid concentrating political and commercial power in the same place.
Borders and neighbors
Alabama shares land borders with 4 other US states: Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi.
Geographic features at a glance
- Total area rank: #30 of 50
- Population: 1 to 5 million
- Coastline: gulf
- Mountain ranges: appalachians
- Appalachian range: yes
How to use this map
The map above is interactive — click any state to see its facts and history. Alabama appears in gold to make it easy to find. The other states are colored by region: Northeast (blue), South (red), Midwest (orange), and West (green). This color coding follows the standard US Census Bureau region definitions and helps you build a mental map of US geography as you explore.
Bordering states
Alabama shares borders with 4 other US states.
Practice US geography daily
Statedoku is a free 3×3 daily puzzle that quietly teaches US geography. Alabama appears as the answer or as a constraint clue on most days that match its region, borders, or quirks.
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Where is Alabama located?
Alabama is in the South region of the United States. Its capital is Montgomery and its largest city is Huntsville. The state ranks #30 of 50 by total area.
What states border Alabama?
Alabama borders Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi. That's 4 bordering states in total.
Is Alabama on the coast?
Yes, Alabama has coastline on the gulf.
What time zone is Alabama in?
Alabama observes Central Time.
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