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Richmond has been the capital of the Commonwealth since 1779, and offers a wealth of opportunities for cultural, educational and recreational experiences. Richmond is a mid-sized city. The population of the Richmond metropolitan area, including Richmond City, and Chesterfield, Henrico and Hanover counties exceeded 1.2 million people.
