This south-eastern US state, known as the ‘Yellowhammer state’ after the state bird, is home to several military installations of the US Army and Air Force. Those not in uniforms tend to work in agriculture, the other main employer.
The first rocket to put humans on the moon was built in Huntsville, now nicknamed ‘Rocket Capital of the World’ and there’s a great Space and Rocket Center here.
The coastal city of Mobile is famous for its Mardi Gras Carnival which began right there in 1703. Mobile puts up stiff competition with its near neighbour New Orleans when it comes to mega-parades!
Check out the gorgeous sandy beaches on our Alabama webcams or admire the city skyline from the NBC 13 building in Birmingham, Alabama’s largest city.
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