Albany County is located in the state of New York and is the fifth most populous county in the state. The county seat is Albany, the state capital. The county was established in 1683.

The county government is composed of a Board of Supervisors, a County Executive, and various departments. The Board of Supervisors is responsible for setting policy and enacting laws, while the County Executive is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the county.

The county has a total area of 545 square miles and a population of 304,204 as of the 2019 census. The county is home to several colleges and universities, including the University at Albany, SUNY Polytechnic Institute, and Albany Law School.

The county is served by several major highways, including Interstate 87, Interstate 90, and the New York State Thruway. The county is also served by Amtrak and Greyhound bus lines. The Albany International Airport is located in the county.

The county is home to several parks and recreational areas, including the Albany Pine Bush Preserve, the Albany County Rail Trail, and the Albany County Golf Course. The county also has several museums, including the Albany Institute of History and Art, the New York State Museum, and the USS Slater.

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