Columbus (OH)
About Columbus (OH)
Columbus is the capital and the largest city in Ohio. With a population nearing 1 million, it is also the largest metropolitan area in Ohio and the 32nd-largest metro area in the U.S., with nearly 2.4 million people. Its diverse economy includes education, government, insurance, banking, defense, aviation, food, clothes, logistics, steel, energy, medical research, health care, hospitality, retail, and technology. Some of Columbus’ Fortune 500 companies include Cardinal Health, American Electric Power, L Brands, Nationwide, Bread Financial, and Huntington Bancshares.
As a major educational center, Columbus is home to The Ohio State University and more than 15 other colleges, universities, and technical colleges. It is also home to the Battelle Memorial Institute, an independent nonprofit organization that is the world’s largest private science and technology research and development foundation. Columbus is home to several professional sports franchises, including the Columbus Crew (MLS), Bluejackets (NHL), and the Columbus Clippers (the MLB’s New York Yankees’ AAA affiliate).
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