Invertebrates in Alabama include 97 crayfish species and 383 mollusk species.

Alabama is usually ranked among the top in the nation for its range of overall biodiversity.

Alabama has a coastline along the Gulf of Mexico on the extreme southern edge of the state.

Alabama is part of the subtropical coniferous forest biome.

The capital of Alabama is Montgomery.

The first capitol building in Montgomery burned down in 1849, but it was rebuilt on the same site in 1851. The second capitol building, designed by Barachias Holt of Exeter, Maine, remains to the present day.

The 2011 tornado outbreak in Alabama resulted in 238 deaths and caused significant devastation to many communities across the state.

Pine forests form the largest proportion of forests in Alabama, which once boasted huge expanses of these forests.

The first Constitutional Convention for Alabama was held in Huntsville from July 5 to August 2, 1819.

Alabama declared its secession from the Union on January 11, 1861.