Based on recent Lands of America data, Georgia ranks second in the nation for the combined number of land listings currently for sale in the state. By overall acreage of land for sale, Georgia ranks eighth. Recent data from Lands of America shows nearly $17 billion in land for sale in Georgia, which represents more than 743,000 acres of Georgia land for sale. Of Georgia's 159 counties, Gilmer County had the most land and rural real estate for sale. Based on comps submitted through the Lands of America Comparable Sales program in February 2019, Georgia is among the country's top five states for land sold during the month. This reflects an increase in sales activity over data from the month before. Burke County had the most land sales recently in the state. Georgia covers a diverse landscape that rolls from the Appalachian Mountains in its northwest corner to the barrier islands and beaches along its Atlantic coastline. The state is home to over 100 wildlife management areas that offer over one million acres of hunting lands, where hunters can bag deer, duck, quail, and more. Fishing is also popular in the state, with 4, 000 miles of trout streams and some 12, 000 miles of other streams packed with bass, catfish, bluegill, and bream. In terms of its size, Georgia is the country's 24th-largest state, covering an area of 59,441 square miles (38 million acres). Of this area, 57,513 square miles covers land area, while the remaining 1,912 square miles is covered by water. Wildlife species to be found on land for sale in Georgia include turkey, whitetail deer, ducks, dove, quail, and hog. Anglers have their choice of bass, catfish, and trout.