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Columbus is the capital of Ohio, United States, which also the largest city in Ohio. As of 2000, the city had a population of about 711,470. In the year 2006, Columbus was ranked as the United States' 15th largest city, with a population of 747,755, as well as the 32nd largest metropolitan area, the fourth largest city in the Midwest, and the fourth most populous capital (Ohio) in the U.S.

According to the 2000 census, there were 711,470 people, 301,534 households, and 165,240 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,383.6 people per square mile (1,306.4/km²). There were 327,175 housing units at an average density of 1,556.0/sq.mi (600.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 67.93% White, 24.47% Black or African American, 0.29% Native American, 3.44% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 1.17% from other races, and 2.65% from two or more races. 2.46% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. The top 5 largest ancestries include German (19.4%), Irish (11.7%), English (7.9%), American (7.2%), Italian (5.0%).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 212.6 square miles (550.5 km²), of which, 210.3 square miles (544.6 km²) of it is land and 2.3 square miles (5.9 km²) of it (1.07%) is water.

Columbus Museum of Art , Wexner Center for the Arts, Franklin Park Conservatory Inniswood Metro Gardens, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium are some of the attractions in Columbus.

Columbus is home to the Ohio State Buckeyes college football team, which is a member of the NCAA's Big Ten Conference. The team plays its home games at the Ohio Stadium. Other sports teams of the city include, the Columbus Clippers (a AAA affiliate of the Washington Nationals,) the Columbus Crew (MLS,) the Columbus Blue Jackets (NHL,) and the Columbus Destroyers (AFL.)we are host to four