Columbus is the capital of the US state of Ohio and is also the state’s most populous city, with a population of over 711,000 residents, making it not only the largest city in the state of Ohio but the 15th largest in the United States. The city is part of the larger Columbus Metropolitan Statistical Area, which has a population of over 1.7 million residents; this MSA is part of the larger Combined Statistical Area, which includes Franklin County (Columbus is also the county seat of Franklin County), Marion County and Chillicothe County.

The city was founded in 1812 at the joining of two separate rivers; the city was named after famous explorer Christopher Columbus and was named as the state capital of Ohio in 1816. The city grew rapidly and continues to do so today, thanks in part to a healthy, diverse economy with major ties to education, insurance and healthcare. The city is also the home of the University of Ohio.

The city is a typical Ohio city, known for its hot, humid summers and cold, blustery winters. During the summer months the temperatures typically top out at 85 degrees, while overnight lows drop to around 65; during the winter, however, temperatures rarely get above 48 degrees and often drop to below freezing during the night.

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