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1615 Clifton Road, 30329
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Atlanta - Georgia
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United States
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| Georgia represents contrast and variety. The birthplace of Martin Luther King, Georgia holds great historical significance in the annals of the American Civil War, and the streets of Savannah are paved with history. |
| With its enormous wealth of flora, Georgia is the true garden of America, the Callaway Gardens being particularly noteworthy. |
| Lying on the west coast of the United States , Georgia has a population of some 7.5 million inhabitants and covers an area of 58,876 square miles. |
| Georgia is bordered by the states of Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, North Carolina and South Carolina. | |
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| Atlanta , the capital of Georgia, is the industrial, commercial and financial giant of the American south-east. |
| Even though it contains a network of highways and throbs with impressive industry, it still retains the typically hospitable atmosphere of the southern United States.In the city center, skyscrapers tower above streets whose names evoke the Deep South of the past. Trees and shrubs all over the city give it a fresh green touch of color. |
| The CNN headquarters on Marietta Street and Techwood Drive is home to the news channel's studios as well as numerous shops and restaurants and the Phillips Arena. | |
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 Atlanta History Center. The horticultural traditions and historical culture of the region of Atlanta are displayed to great effect in this unique collection of homes and gardens. |
| World of Coca Cola Atlanta. Refresh your memory and quench your thirst for knowledge on the very first bottled soft drink in the world. |
| Georgia State Capitol. To make the golden covering of the dome, 43 ounces of gold were contributed by the citizens of the neighboring counties of Dahlonega and Lumpkin. |
| Martin Luther King Jr National Historic Site. A tour of the popular leader's birthplace and tomb in the neighborhood of Auburn. |
| Stone Mountain Lasershow. The brilliant colors of the Stone Mountain Park laser show fill the sultry summer nights with flashes of light. |
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| Typical gastronomic specialties of Georgia include barbecued chicken and ribs, southern fried chicken, baked potatoes, peach pie, ham and green fried tomatoes. |
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| The area surrounding the Five Points intersection in the city center is now a modern shopping mall, with the Peachtree Center to the north. In between is a mixture of old and new buildings, housing stores and well-known businesses. Nearby, Planet Hollywood on 218 Peachtree St. NW has a whole range of Hollywood-related items, including T-shirts and souvenirs. |
| Another shopping area well worth visiting is Buckhead, well-known for both its antique shops and museums and its shopping malls at Lenox Square and Phipps Plaza. |
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| Time Zone: UTC - 5. |
| Official Currency: US Dollar. |
| Language: English. Spanish is the second most widely-spoken language in the US. |
| Population: The State of Georgia has 8,186,453 inhabitants. |
| Electricity: The electricity supply in the whole country is 110 V. Plugs have 2 flat blades and a round grounding (earth) pin. |
| Banking Hours: From 9 a.m. to 2 or 3 p.m. from Monday to Friday. The majority of banks open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12 noon or 1 p.m.. |
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