The Spanish were the first Europeans to reach Alabama during their exploration of North America in the 16th century.

Alabama receives an average of 56 inches (1,400 mm) of rainfall annually.

During Reconstruction, Alabama was represented in Congress by three African-American congressmen: Jeremiah Haralson, Benjamin S. Turner, and James T. Rapier.

Huntsville served as Alabama’s temporary capital from 1819 to 1820.

The agrarian Mississippian culture covered most of Alabama from 1000 to 1600 CE, with one of its major centers at the Moundville Archaeological Site.

Alabama’s economy in the 21st century is based on automotive, finance, tourism, manufacturing, aerospace, mineral extraction, healthcare, education, retail, and technology.

The Alabama Territory was created by the United States Congress on March 3, 1817.

Alabama is part of the subtropical coniferous forest biome.

Alabama adopted new voting systems, such as cumulative voting and limited voting, in several jurisdictions. These changes resulted in more proportional representation and increased the number of African Americans and women elected to local offices.

Yes, Alabama is prone to tropical storms and hurricanes, with areas far from the Gulf also being affected by heavy rain from these storms.