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Atlanta is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Georgia, in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Established as a railroad terminus in the mid-nineteenth century, it became a crucial Confederate hub during the Civil War before emerging as a major industrial and commercial center during Reconstruction. It remains a significant civil rights historical site and a diverse economic engine in transportation, technology and finance.
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Population2020 census figure, from Atlanta's own Wikipedia infobox (2025 estimate was 529,110). Area (sq km) Founding YearDecember 29, 1847 is the incorporation date the infobox itself gives. Population Estimate Year Cross-Tradition Connections
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Atlanta is in the U.S. state of Georgia.
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Atlanta is the capital of Georgia.
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1. Atlanta (Wikipedia)
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498,715
1. Atlanta (Wikipedia)
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350.48 km2
1. Atlanta (Wikipedia)
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33.74889 N 84.39000 W
1. Atlanta (Wikipedia)
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Incorporated December 29, 1847
1. Atlanta (Wikipedia)
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Atlanta is the capital city of the U.S. state of Georgia.
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