Cities of Alabama
Alabama sits in the southeastern United States, between Mississippi to the west and Georgia to the east, with a short coastline on the Gulf of Mexico in the south. The state capital is Montgomery, near the center of the state. In this map you fly across Alabama and learn to place its cities in the right spot — from Birmingham and Huntsville in the north to the port city of Mobile down on the coast.
Along the way you will meet real places like Tuscaloosa, Auburn, Decatur and Dothan. A recognisable feature is the Alabama River, which winds through the state together with the Tombigbee and the Black Warrior before reaching Mobile and the Gulf. In the northeast you can spot long ridges such as Lookout Mountain and Sand Mountain.
Hop in the helicopter and find all the cities of Alabama at your own pace — a fun, free way for kids and grown-ups to master the map of this southern state.
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What is the capital of Alabama?
The capital of Alabama is Montgomery, located in the center of the state on the Alabama River. Montgomery is a historic city but not the largest in the state — that is Birmingham. Other well-known Alabama cities include Huntsville, the port city of Mobile, and Tuscaloosa.
What is the largest city in Alabama?
Birmingham is the largest city in Alabama, located in the north of the state. It grew from iron and steel industries. Huntsville, famous for its space and rocket work, and the Gulf port of Mobile are also among the biggest cities in Alabama.
Which river flows through Alabama?
The Alabama River is a major river in the state of Alabama. It forms in the center of the state and flows south, joining the Tombigbee River to form the Mobile River that drains into the Gulf of Mexico. The Black Warrior River is another important Alabama waterway.
What is the best way to learn the cities of Alabama?
The best way to learn the cities of Alabama is by playing on the Toponauts map. You fly a helicopter over the state and place cities like Montgomery, Birmingham, Huntsville and Mobile in the right spot yourself. It is free and lets you practice at your own pace.