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St. Louis was founded in 1764 by French fur traders on what was then Spanish territory. Today, with a city population of 351,000 and a metro population of 2.8 million, St. Louis is the largest metropolitan area in Missouri. The city's iconic Gateway Arch is the tallest monument in the United States at 630 feet. St. Louis is home to many well-known corporations, including Energizer, Purina and Anheuser Busch-InBev. Manufacturing, health care, transportation, education, utilities and financial services form the region's economic base.
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