Atlanta is the capital of Georgia and the center of the largest urban agglomeration in the South-East of the United States. In 2017, the population of the city was 486,290 people, while the metropolitan area of Atlanta is home to more than 5.8 million people.
The history of Atlanta is connected with its special geographical location. By 1842, on the site of modern Atlanta was a settlement with several dozen inhabitants. The active construction of railways has led to the region new immigrants. One of the roads that bears the name of the West Atlantic-Western and Atlantic Railroad, gave the modern name of the city. Over time, Atlanta became a transportation hub connecting the southern States with the industrial cities of the Midwest and the northeastern United States. During the civil war, Atlanta took the side of the South but was captured and burned by the troops of General Sherman. Thus, Atlanta is the only city in North America, destroyed by fire during military operations. After the capitulation of the city in 1864, only churches and hospitals remained in the city. After recovering from the war, Atlanta eventually became the main business center of the American South. Today, the symbol of the city is Phoenix, the legendary bird of Egyptian mythology, which rose from the ashes with new strength and beauty. Atlanta is an important business center of the South-East USA. The city operates three-quarters of the largest U.S. companies from the Fortune 1000. In addition, Atlanta, as the location of their headquarters chose monsters such as Coca-Cola, Delta Air Lines, and AT&T, from Atlanta, is broadcasting CNN. Delta Air Lines and AT&T are the largest employers in the region. In total, 145 thousand private companies operate in the urban agglomeration of Atlanta. Due to its special location, Atlanta is a major transportation hub. So, 80% of us population are in 2 hours of flight from Atlanta. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is currently the busiest airport in the world, leading both in passenger traffic and the number of takeoffs/landings. In 2009, more than 88 million passengers passed through Atlanta airport. Trade, transportation, air, rail, road, and transport infrastructure strongly affect the economy of the region. Other important sectors of the economy in the region are local governance, Finance, and banking, business services, education, health, manufacturing, and construction. In addition to developed infrastructure, access to quality human resources is an important factor of economic prosperity. There are more than 30 institutions of higher education in Atlanta. The most important universities: Georgia Institute of Technology, or simply Georgia Tech, Georgia State University or GSU and the University of Georgia or UGA. In 2007, over 34% of the adult population had a bachelor's degree or higher. In 2009, more than 130,000 people were employed in high-tech industries in the region. The population in the region is growing very dynamically. Over the past 6 years, it has increased annually by more than 142 thousand people. By 2020, Atlanta agglomeration is projected to be the 6th in the US in terms of the number of residents, now it's in 9th place. Atlanta has no natural boundaries, so the Metropolitan area is very large - 8480 square miles. The city of Atlanta encompasses 131 square miles. Constant population growth is also a positive factor for the growth of the economic potential of the region. However, rapid growth also affects the racial diversity of the city. In General, it is more than the national average. The largest percentage of people who came from other cities in the United States came from New York and New Jersey. They are attracted to lower spending on housing, clothing, food, and gasoline. In General, the cost of living in the region is lower than the US average.
The famous drink Coca-Cola was invented in 1886 in Atlanta. John Pemberton, a former officer of the Confederate Army, became the discoverer of the drink recipe. After 2 years in 1888, Pemberton sold the rights to produce the drink. And in 1892 the Coca-Cola Company, known all over the world, was founded.
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