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The site of Richmond, Virginia, was originally settled by English colonists in the early 1600s, but the present-day city of Richmond was founded in 1737 and became the capital city of Virginia in 1780. Today, Richmond has a city population of 200,000 and a metro population of 1.2 million.

Richmond is home to ten Fortune 500 companies and 13 Fortune 1000 companies, and its economy is primarily driven by law, finance and government. Tourism is also an important industry, as the city is home to several historical landmarks. Richmond is also a strong supporter of the visual and performing arts.

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