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Founded in 1630, Boston is one of the oldest cities in the U.S. and was the site of several major events during the American Revolution. Boston is the capital and largest city in Massachusetts, with a city population of about 600,000 and a metro population of about 4.5 million. Boston is often considered the cultural and economic hub of New England.

Despite having one of the highest costs of living in the U.S., Boston ranks high on world livability lists. The city is home to many colleges and universities, some of the best hospitals in the world and numerous cultural and professional sports organizations.

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