Atlanta is the capital city of Georgia, U.S.A. It is the economic, educational, cultural and sports capital of the state of Georgia. Metropolitan Atlanta has a population of 5.9 million persons, making it the ninth largest metropolitan area in the United States. The area is home to may universities, among them are Georgia Tech, Emory University, Georgia State University, Oglethorpe University, Spelman College, Morehouse College, Clark Atlanta University and SCAD - the Savannah College of Art and Design. Atlanta boasts major league sports teams - the Atlanta Bravesbaseball, Atlanta Falconsfootball, Atlanta Hawksbasketball, and Atlanta Unitedsoccer.
The phenomenal growth experienced by Atlanta is due to a number of factors. The area has a natural beauty that is not found in many cities. Atlanta has rolling hills and is almost mountainous in some places. It is the most heavily forested major city in the U. S. which is a valuable asset. Atlanta is home to more Fortune 500 companies than almost any other city in America.
Entertainment and cultural activities are abundant in Atlanta. In addition to live performances, theater and festivals, Atlanta has a lively music scene. It has also become a major film producing city. Many motion pictures are now produced in and around Atlanta and several large movie studios have been built in the area.
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