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Atlanta Description Summoning classic visions of magnolias and southern plantations, the stylish city of Atlanta inspires thoughts of gracious living. As the capital and largest city of Georgia it successfully weds that mystique with thriving ambitions that keep it growing faster than most any other major U.S. city. Atlanta is home to soaring skyscrapers and major corporations, all co-existing within blocks of stately historic homes. New residents continue to flock here from all over the country to experience its attractive ambiance and high-quality lifestyles. Positioned in northeastern Georgia amidst gently rolling hills, it's a sprawling city consisting of many neighborhoods, each displaying its own compelling flavors and character. Fast Facts Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport was the world's busiest airport in 2008, both in terms of passengers and number of flights. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was founded shortly after World War II in Atlanta and is now the world's source for statistics, research , and vaccine development for dangerous human illness. The City of Atlanta was the site of one of the most devastating battles in the American Civil War. The Burning of Atlanta devastated the town and the morale of the South, both needing decades of time and effort to recover. Contact Us | Privacy Statement Copyrighted by Graphic Maps All rights reserved! All maps, graphics, photos, flags and original descriptions created by Graphic Maps, a d/b/a of the Woolwine-Moen Group, unless otherwise noted and/or directly linked to the source, and use of same for any application whatsoever (with the exception of outline maps) requires written permission. We make no copyright claim on any statistical data on this page, nor on any non-original graphics, and/or pictures not produced by us. Certain statistical data is gathered from the CIA World Factbook, as well as numerous public domain reference materials. Every effort is made to be as accurate as possible when disseminating information on any worldwide destination. We are not responsible for unintentional data entry errors or omissions. If you would like to submit an addition, change or correction, or suggest a new link, please forward it to our map department and we will give it our immediate attention.

Major Atlanta Attractions Check out our Atlanta attractions map for many of the great things to do on a Georgia vacation! Martin Luther King, Jr. Historic Site Established in 1980, the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site consists of several buildings surrounding Martin Luther King, Jr.'s boyhood home. The historic site features a museum that chronicles the American Civil Rights Movement; the "I Have a Dream" International World Peace Rose Garden; and a memorial tribute to Mohandas K. Gandhi, the great visionary from India. World of Coca Cola First opening in 2007, the World of Coca Cola exhibition is an Atlanta museum dedicated to the world's favorite beverage! The history of the Coca Cola Company and its unique advertising campaigns are showcased in interactive ways that will please every generation. Journey through Coke's rich history in a 3D studio with moving seats and become a soda pop connoisseur as you taste 60 Coca Cola products from around the world. This 60,000 square foot funhouse is located in the downtown area at Pemberton Place, and it makes a great Georgia vacation stop for all ages. Georgia Aquarium This amazing Atlanta aquarium may well be the largest in the world, with over 100,000 animals of 500 different species in 8 million gallons of water. Rarely seen in captivity, the aquarium's 6.3 million gallon tank is home to four enormous yet gentle whale sharks from the waters off Taiwan. The Georgia Aquarium exhibits a Great Hammerhead Shark and a Manta Ray from South Africa named Nandi, along with many rare species seldom seen in the United States. additional U.S. States here Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming ***Washington D.C.

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