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Atlanta Travel Guide

Atlanta has in recent years undergone a transition from a city of regional commerce to a city of international influence. It is a beautiful city, often considered a poster child for cities worldwide experiencing rapid growth and urban sprawl.

About Atlanta

Atlanta covers an area of 132.4 sq. miles (343 square Km) and is estimated to have a population of 5.2 million people being the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Georgia, as well as the the core city of the ninth most populous metropolitan area in the United States.

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Georgia State Capitol

Georgia State CapitolBesides housing the governor’s office and the state legislature, the Capitol preserves and represents Georgia’s rich and diverse history both inside and out. Named a National Historic Landmark in 1977, the Capitol is made of Indiana limestone and Georgia marble, with a golden dome that rises more than 240 feet from the rotunda floor.

Free guided tours are available on weekdays. The Georgia State Museum of Science and Industry is housed on the first and fourth floors.



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