If Georgia were a country, it would have been the 28th largest economy in the world. In 2010, the Gross State Product of Georgia was $403.1 billion.
In 2010, the Gross State Product of Georgia was $403.1 billion. Its per capita personal income ranks 37th in the nation, at $33,499. Georgia is the headquarter of 15 Fortune 500 companies and 26 Fortune 100o companies.
It has an estimated capital investment of $22.7 billion.
Food is a major industry in the Georgia. Major agricultural outputs are poultry and eggs, pecans, peanuts, rye, cattle, hogs, dairy products, tobacco, and vegetables. The state is the largest producer of pecans in the world. Gainesville is known as the Poultry Capital of the world.
Industry in Georgia is quite diverse. The industrial output of the state includes textiles and apparel, transportation equipments, cigarettes, food processing, paper products, chemical products, and electrical equipments. Textile industries are located around the cities of Columbus, Augusta, Macon, etc.
Tourism contributes significantly to the economy of the state. Atlanta has emerged as the most popular tourist destination in the state. It is also a leading center of transportation, communications, government and industry. The state has one of the strongest military presence in the country. Military installations such as Fort Stewart, Hunter Army Airfield, Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay are located in the state.
Georgia’s electricity consumption and generation are among the highest in the country. The state has two nuclear power plants, although coal remains the primary source for generation of electricity. Industrial sector is the leading area of energy consumption.
Food is a major industry in the Georgia. Major agricultural outputs are poultry and eggs, pecans, peanuts, rye, cattle, hogs, dairy products, tobacco, and vegetables. The state is the largest producer of pecans in the world. Gainesville is known as the Poultry Capital of the world.
Industry in Georgia is quite diverse. The industrial output of the state includes textiles and apparel, transportation equipments, cigarettes, food processing, paper products, chemical products, and electrical equipments. Textile industries are located around the cities of Columbus, Augusta, Macon, etc.
| GDP | $403.1 billion |
| Per capita income | $33,499 |
| Unemployment rate | 10.1% |
| Major industries | Agriculture, textile, tourism, Manufacturing |
| Major sectors | Manufacturing, tourism, transportation, service, government |
Tourism contributes significantly to the economy of the state. Atlanta has emerged as the most popular tourist destination in the state. It is also a leading center of transportation, communications, government and industry. The state has one of the strongest military presence in the country. Military installations such as Fort Stewart, Hunter Army Airfield, Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay are located in the state.
Georgia’s electricity consumption and generation are among the highest in the country. The state has two nuclear power plants, although coal remains the primary source for generation of electricity. Industrial sector is the leading area of energy consumption.
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