Atlanta is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Georgia. Situated among the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains at an elevation of just over 1,000 feet above sea level, it features unique topography that includes rolling hills, lush greenery, and the most dense urban tree coverage of any major city in the United States. The metro area has 4 professional sports teams in NFL, NBA, MLB, and MLS sports leagues.