Alabama is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. The capital of Alabama is Montgomery, and its largest city is Birmingham. The state's population was 4,858,979 in 2019, making it the 24th-most populous state in the US. Alabama has a wide variety of landscapes and climates, from humid subtropical in the south to mountainous terrain in its northern regions. It is known for its agricultural traditions and for being home to several military bases and higher education institutions. In addition, Alabama is renowned as one of America's leading destinations for outdoor recreation activities such as fishing and hunting.