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Boston is the capital and most populous city of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
It is One of the oldest cities in the United States, Boston was founded on the Shawmut Peninsula in 1630 by Puritan settlers from England.
It was the scene of several key events of the American Revolution. Its rich history attracts many tourists, with Faneuil Hall
alone drawing over 20 million visitors per year.Boston's many firsts include the United States first public school, Boston Latin School,
first subway system, and first public park.The area's many colleges and universities
make Boston an international center of higher education,including Law,Biotechnology,Business and
Engineering, Medicine , and the city is considered to be a world
leader in innovation and entrepreneurship with nearly 2,000 startups.Boston's economic base also includes finance, professional and business services,
information technology, and government activities.Households in the city claim the highest average rate of philanthropy in the United States;
businesses and institutions rank among the top in the country for environmental sustainability and investment.
The city has one of the highest costs of living in the United States,though it remains high on world livability rankings.
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