Alabama is a Southern US state located in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. Alabama is the 30th largest state in the United States with a total area of 52, 419 square miles. It is the 24th most populous state, with a population of 4.9 million people. Alabama is known for its diverse landscape, ranging from the Appalachian Mountains in the north to the Gulf Coast beaches in the south. It is also home to several major cities, including Birmingham, Montgomery, and Mobile.