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Greater Cleveland is a Nickname for the Metropolitan Area surrounding Cleveland in Ohio . Northeast Ohio refers to a similar but substantially larger area as described below. This article covers the area generally considered to be Greater Cleveland, but includes information on the entire region of Northeast Ohio which includes the cities of Cleveland , Akron , Canton and Youngstown . According to the 2000 Census , the five-county Cleveland - Elyria - Mentor Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) consists of Cuyahoga County , Geauga County , Lake County , Lorain County , and Medina County , and has a population of 2,250,871. The larger Cleveland- Akron -Elyria Combined Statistical Area is the 14th largest Combined Statistical Area in the United States and includes the above counties, plus Ashtabula County , Portage County and Summit County , with a population of 2,945,831. Cleveland-Akron- Canton is the 16th largest Designated Market Area in the United States, according to Nielsen Media Research . However, the areas commonly understood as ''Greater Cleveland'' or ''Northeast Ohio'' are not precisely defined. Most often, Greater Cleveland is understood as referring to all of Cuyahoga County, and a number of surrounding communities. The Cleveland-Elyria-Mentor MSA covers most of this area and some smaller outlying communities. Northeast Ohio consists of 13 countiesTeam NEO: Northeast Ohio Profile . Retrieved May 22 , 2006 . and includes the cities of Cleveland , Akron , Canton , Lorain , Elyria , Medina , Ashtabula , Youngstown , and Warren . Northeast Ohio is home to approximately 4.5 million people, has a labor force of almost 2 million, and a gross regional product of more than US$ 134 billion. Additional counties are often (but not always) considered to be in Northeast Ohio. These locations include Ashland County , Carroll County , Erie County , Holmes County , Huron County , Richland County , Tuscarawas County , and Wayne County , thus making the total population of the entire Northeastern section of Ohio well over 5 million people. The areas commonly referred to as ''Greater Cleveland'' or ''Northeast Ohio'' are precisely the same as neither the Cleveland-Elyria-Mentor MSA nor the Cleveland-Akron-Elyria Combined Statistical Area defined by the U.S. Census Bureau . The region is considered by some to be a part of a Megalopolis . Some geographers describe the area stretching from Cleveland to Pittsburgh as the "Steel City Corridor", encompassing the cities of Akron, Canton, and Youngstown. Others characterize it as part of a larger megalopolis that connects Chicago To Pittsburgh . COUNTIES
CITIES AND VILLAGES Cuyahoga County
Geauga County Lake County
Lorain County
Medina County
Portage County
Summit County
BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY More than 37% of '' Fortune 500 '' companies are present in Northeast Ohio, through corporate headquarters, major divisions, subsidiaries, and sales offices. In addition, more than 150 international companies have a presence there. In 2006, Northeast Ohio serves as the Corporate Headquarters of 25 Fortune 1000 firms (shown with 2006 rankings below):
Other large employers include:
COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES Greater Cleveland is well known for its multitude of higher education institutions, including:
TRANSPORTATION Airports Greater Cleveland is served by international, regional and county airports, including:
Highways Highway notes
Public transit The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority operates a bus system and Heavy And Light Rail in Cuyahoga County. Other transit agencies serve the surrounding counties and provide connections with RTA, including Laketran in Lake County, Metro in Summit County, and Lorain County Transit . CULTURE Theater In addition to Playhouse Square Center , the second largest theater district in the United States, Greater Cleveland has a vibrant theater community throughout the region. Theaters
Theatrical companies
SPORTS AND RECREATION , home of the Cleveland Indians ]]Cleveland's Professional Sports teams include the Cleveland Indians ( Major League Baseball ), Cleveland Browns ( National Football League ), and Cleveland Cavaliers ( National Basketball Association ). The Indians have two Minor League affiliates in the area, the AA Akron Aeros and the Single-A Lake County Captains , who play in Eastlake . The Cleveland Metroparks are a system of nature preserves that encircle the city, and the Cuyahoga Valley National Park encompasses the Cuyahoga River valley between Cleveland and Akron. The region is home to Mentor Headlands Beach , the longest natural beach on the Great Lakes . FAMOUS NATIVES See Also: List of people from Cleveland, Ohio SEE ALSO
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