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Known as River City for its location in the confluence of the Sacramento and American Rivers, Sacramento is the capital of California. The city's waterfront location made it a major transportation center during the California Gold Rush from 1848 to 1855. Today, Sacramento has a city population of 460,000 and a metro population of 2.1 million. The city's economy is driven by government, transportation, technology, education and health services. Situated less than two hours from the Napa Valley wine country to the west, and Lake Tahoe to the east, Sacramento is ideal for both city and nature lovers.
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