Boston

Boston is the capital and most populous city in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the United States. The city serves as the cultural and financial center of New England, a region of the Northeastern United States. It has an area of 48.4 sq mi and a population of 675,647 as of the 2020 census, making it the third-largest city in the Northeastern United States after New York City and Philadelphia. Boston was founded on the Shawmut Peninsula in 1630 by English Puritan settlers and has since played a significant role in American history, including being a key location during the American Revolution. The city is also a global leader in higher education and research, with numerous prestigious universities and institutions, and has emerged as a major hub for biotechnology, innovation, and entrepreneurship