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Georgia
Georgia, the "Peach State," is home to a variety of recreational opportunities and provides the weather for residents to enjoy them all year round. The average July high is 90 degrees, and the average January high is 56 degrees. The Blue Ridge Mountains, which begin the Appalachian mountain range, allow Georgians to go hiking, mountain biking, and rock climbing, while the Altamaha River provides opportunities for kayaking, rafting, and canoeing. Additionally, Georgia is home to the nation's largest freshwater swamp and various subtropical beaches and islands.
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There are currently almost 9 million Georgians, and it doesn't cost that much to become one of them. As of 2004, the average home sold for almost $200,000, which is probably why twice as many of the state's homes are owned than are rented.