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    Atlanta - Wikipedia

    • 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 510,823 living within the city limits, Atlanta is the eighth most populous city in the Southeast and 37th most populous city in the United States according to the 2020 U.S. cen… See more

    History

    For thousands of years prior to the arrival of European settlers in North Georgia, the indigenous Creek people and their ancestors inhabited the area. Standing Peachtree, a Creek village where Peachtree Creek flows into the … See more

    StateGeorgia
    Elevation1,050 ft (320 m)
    Geography

    Atlanta encompasses 134.0 square miles (347.1 km ), of which 133.2 square miles (344.9 km ) is land and 0.85 square miles (2.2 km ) is water. The city is situated in the Deep South of the southeastern United States among … See more

    Demographics

    The 2020 United States census reported that Atlanta had a population of 498,715. The population density was 3,685.45 persons per square mile (1,422.95/km ). The racial and ethnic makeup of Atlanta (including … See more

    Economy

    With a GDP of $385 billion, the Atlanta metropolitan area's economy is the 8th-largest in the country and the 15th-largest in the world. Corporate operations play a major role in Atlanta's economy, as the city claims the … See more

    Arts and culture

    Atlanta has drawn residents from many other parts of the U.S., in addition to many recent immigrants to the U.S. who have made the metropolitan area their home, establishing Atlanta as the cultural and economic h… See more

    Sports

    Sports are an important part of the culture of Atlanta. The city is home to professional franchises for four major team sports: the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball, the Atlanta Hawks of the National Basketball Association, … See more

    Parks and recreation

    Atlanta's 343 parks, nature preserves, and gardens cover 3,622 acres (14.66 km ), which amounts to only 5.6% of the city's total acreage, compared to the national average of just over 10%. However, 77% of Atlantans li… See more

     
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  2. Metro Atlanta - Wikipedia

    Metro Atlanta is the most populous metropolitan area in Georgia and the sixth-largest in the U.S., with over 6.3 million residents in 2023. It covers 8,376 square miles and includes 140 cities and towns in 28 counties, with Atlanta as its …

  3. Atlanta | History, Population, Facts, & Points of Interest | Britannica

  4. Atlanta - New Georgia Encyclopedia

    Mar 15, 2004 · Learn about the founding, development, and significance of Atlanta, the capital and largest city of Georgia. Explore its role in transportation, race relations, and the Civil War.

  5. Atlanta - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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  7. Atlanta, Capital Of Georgia - WorldAtlas

    Jun 15, 2022 · Atlanta is the largest city and the capital of Georgia, located in the eastern part of the state. It has a rich history, a diverse population, and a vibrant economy, and is known for its cultural attractions, parks, and festivals.

  8. Atlanta, the capital of Georgia, U.S. | Britannica

    Learn about the history, geography, and culture of Atlanta, the largest city and the state capital of Georgia. Find out how Atlanta became a major transportation hub, a centre of the Civil Rights movement, and a host of the Olympic Games.

  9. Atlanta – Travel guide at Wikivoyage

    Atlanta is the vanguard of the New South, with the charm and elegance of the Old. It's a city that balances southern traditions with sleek modernism, and southern hospitality with three skylines and the world’s busiest airport.

  10. Atlanta - Wikiwand