Savannah, the seat of
Chatham County had a population of 129,800 in 2004, according to U.S.
Census estimates, while the metropolitan area had 310,000 Three Georgia
counties are included: Georgia counties: Bryan, Chatham, and Effingham.
Savannah is the primary port on the Savannah River and is located along
the U.S. Intracoastal Waterway.
The city prides itself as the "Hostess City of the South." Each year,
Savannah attracts millions of visitors from across the country and
around the world. Savannah houses the nation's most valuable living
collection of 18th and 19th century architecture. Savannah's downtown
area is the largest National Historic Landmark District in the United
States. Savannah is also noted for its St. Patrick's Day celebration,
the second largest in the United States behind New York City.
Savannah is served by Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport, near
Interstate 95. The city is the home to several colleges and
universities: Armstrong Atlantic State University, Savannah College of
Art and Design, Savannah State University, Georgia Institute of
Technology and South University. |
