| Atlanta is the capital city of the state of Georgia | | | | 1980. Other historical attractions within the city |
| in the United States of America. With a population | | | | include the Atlanta History Centre, the Margaret |
| of 419,122, the city is the most populous in the | | | | Mitchell House and Museum and the Atlanta |
| state and the economic heart of the Southern | | | | Cyclorama and Civil War Museum. |
| United States. The city was settled on territory | | | | For nature-lovers, Atlanta is home to the |
| belonging to the Cherokee and Creek Native | | | | massive, Georgia Aquarium, which is occupied by |
| Americans, and the area originally had the very | | | | over 100,000 animals. The city also boasts the |
| pretty title of 'Standing Peachtree'. Atlanta rests | | | | wonderful Zoo Atlanta, which has been involved in |
| on the ridge of the Chattahoochee River and it is | | | | a large number of conservation and research |
| treated to a pleasant, subtropical climate. During | | | | projects. Atlanta is home to the beautiful |
| the summer, the city receives hot, humid | | | | Piedmont Park, which stretches across 189 acres |
| weather, while the winters are generally mild. | | | | and is similar to New York's Central Park. For |
| The city boasts a large number of attractions to | | | | those interested in travelling further a field, the |
| suit all tastes. For visitors interested in Atlanta's | | | | picturesque Appalachian Mountain range is just |
| rich history, a good place to start is a visit to the | | | | sixty miles north of the city. The city of Atlanta |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Historical Site. The political | | | | boasts a rich history, beautiful scenery and warm |
| activist was born and raised in Atlanta and the | | | | and welcoming inhabitants - the perfect recipe for |
| site surrounds his boyhood home. The site was | | | | a relaxing break. |
| declared a National Historic Site on October 10th, | | | | |
