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			{{Infobox settlement
			\| name = Atlanta
			\| official_name = City of Atlanta
			\| settlement_type = Capital city
			\| image_skyline =
			\| image_caption = View of Midtown Atlanta
			\| subdivision_name1 = Georgia
			\| subdivision_name = United States
			\| established_date = 1847
			\| population_total = 498,000
			\| area_total_km2 = 347
			\| timezone = Eastern (EST/EDT)
			\| postal_code = 30301–30399
			\| area_code = 404, 470, 678, 770
			}}
	'''Atlanta''' is the capital and largest city in [[Georgia]]. It is a major cultural and economic center of the Southeastern United States, known for its historical significance in the Civil Rights Movement, booming film industry, and status as a transportation hub.		'''Atlanta''' is the capital and largest city in [[Georgia]]. It is a major cultural and economic center of the Southeastern United States, known for its historical significance in the Civil Rights Movement, booming film industry, and status as a transportation hub.

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	Atlanta has a dynamic economy driven by:		Atlanta has a dynamic economy driven by:
	* Transportation and logistics (home to the world’s busiest airport — ATL)		* '''Transportation and logistics (home to the world’s busiest airport — ATL)'''
	* Media and entertainment (growing film/TV industry)		* '''Media and entertainment (growing film/TV industry)'''
	* Corporate HQs: Coca-Cola, Delta Air Lines, Home Depot, UPS		* '''Corporate HQs''': Coca-Cola, Delta Air Lines, Home Depot, UPS
	* Higher education and research		* '''Higher education and research'''

	== Culture and Identity ==		== Culture and Identity ==

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'''Atlanta''' is the capital and largest city in [[Georgia]]. It is a major cultural and economic center of the Southeastern United States, known for its historical significance in the Civil Rights Movement, booming film industry, and status as a transportation hub.

== Overview ==

* '''Population''': ~500,000 (over 6 million in the metro area)
* '''Founded''': 1837 as a railroad hub
* '''Nicknames''': A-Town, The ATL, Hotlanta, City in a Forest
* '''Geography''': Located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains

== Landmarks and Attractions ==

* Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park
* Georgia Aquarium — one of the largest in the world
* Centennial Olympic Park
* World of Coca-Cola
* Atlanta Botanical Garden
* CNN Center and College Football Hall of Fame

== Economy ==

Atlanta has a dynamic economy driven by:
* **Transportation and logistics** (home to the world’s busiest airport — ATL)
* **Media and entertainment** (growing film/TV industry)
* **Corporate HQs**: Coca-Cola, Delta Air Lines, Home Depot, UPS
* **Higher education and research**

== Culture and Identity ==

* Birthplace of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
* Key city in the Civil Rights Movement
* Hub for Southern hip-hop, trap music, and Black excellence
* Blend of Southern charm and modern urban energy
* Strong food scene: soul food, barbecue, and global fusion

== Education and Innovation ==

* Home to Georgia Tech, Emory University, Spelman College, and Morehouse College
* Major tech and startup scene expanding rapidly

== Transportation ==

* Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) — busiest in the world
* MARTA trains and buses serve the city
* Highway-dominant, but bike and pedestrian paths growing

== Fun Facts ==

* Hosted the 1996 Summer Olympics
* One of the most heavily forested major cities in the U.S.
* Often used as a stand-in for other cities in Hollywood films

== See Also ==
* [[Georgia]]
* [[Southeastern States]]
* [[United States Cities]]
* [[Civil Rights Movement]]