Alabama and Georgia — neighboring states and anchors of the Deep South — share many things: similar cuisine, similar climates, similar history.

But as the rivalry which occasionally rears between its college football teams shows, there are differences between them, too. And some Atlantans have plenty to say on how they feel about Alabama.

How well do you know the two states? Can you place these fun facts, with a hat tip to 50states.com, with the right state?

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