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2. www.britannica.com › place › Atlanta-GeorgiaAtlanta | History, Population, Facts, & Points of Interest

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   4 days ago · Atlanta is the capital city of the U.S. state of Georgia. It lies in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the northwestern part of the state, just southeast of the Chattahoochee River. Its origins date to 1837. Atlanta is Georgia’s largest city and the principal trade and transportation center of the southeastern United States.

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Georgia_(UGeorgia (U.S. state) - Wikipedia

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   Atlanta, a global city, is both the state's capital and its largest city. The Atlanta metropolitan area, with a population of more than 6.3 million people in 2023, is the 6th most populous metropolitan area in the United States and contains about 57% of Georgia's entire population.

   • Area: 59,425 sq mi (153,909 km²)
   • Before statehood: Province of Georgia

   • Country: United States
   • U.S. House delegation: 9 Republicans, 5 Democrats (list)

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5. www.georgiaencyclopedia.org › articles › countiesAtlanta - New Georgia Encyclopedia

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   Mar 15, 2004 · Atlanta is the capital of Georgia, the state’s largest city, and the seat of Fulton County. According to the 2020 U.S. census, the population of Atlanta is 498,715, although the metropolitan area (comprising twenty-eight counties and more than 6,000 square miles) has a population of more than 6 million.

6. www.exploregeorgia.org › article › guide-to-atlantaThe 2024 Visitor Guide to Atlanta, Georgia | ExploreGeorgia.org

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   Guide to Atlanta. Visit Georgia's capital city for an endless array of entertainment and activity. Here are a few quick tips for things to do, places to stay, great restaurants and events you'll love. The capital of Georgia and one of the most influential cities in the Southern United States, Atlanta is a destination like no other.

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7. www.wikiwand.com › en › AtlantaAtlanta - Wikiwand

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   Atlanta is the capital and most populous city in the U.S. state of Georgia. It is the seat of Fulton County, and a portion of the city extends into neighboring DeKalb County. With a population of 498,715 living within the city limits, Atlanta is the eighth most populous city in the Southeast and 38th most populous city in the United States ...

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   Where is Atlanta Georgia located?

   • Atlanta is the capital city of the U.S. state of Georgia. It lies in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the northwestern part of the state, just southeast of the Chattahoochee River. Its origins date to 1837. Atlanta is Georgia’s largest city and the principal trade and transportation center of the southeastern United States.

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   Is Atlanta a city?

   • Atlanta, a global city, is both the state's capital and its largest city. The Atlanta metropolitan area, with a population of more than 6.3 million people in 2023, is the 6th most populous metropolitan area in the United States and contains about 57% of Georgia's entire population.

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   When did Atlanta become a state capital?

   • Atlanta’s increasing size and regional importance was also underscored by the city’s selection in 1868 as Georgia’s new state capital, replacing Milledgeville. As Atlanta’s economy grew and diversified, so too did its population. Between 1865 and 1867 almost 20,000 people moved to the city, and by 1900 the population had grown to almost 90,000.

   Atlanta - New Georgia Encyclopedia

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   Why is Atlanta called Atlanta?

   • Atlanta, City (pop., 2020: 498,715), capital of Georgia, U.S. Lying in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Atlanta is Georgia’s largest city. In 1837 a spot was selected there for a railroad terminus that would serve the southeastern U.S. First named Terminus and later Marthasville, it was given the name Atlanta in 1845.

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