No; "metropolitan" is simply an adjective like any other. (Ask yourself, "Should you capitalise "rural" in the phrase "rural Illinois" or "fast" in the phrase "a fast Corvette?")
Chico metropolitan area
Chicago is not a capital but is a city in Illinois. The capital of Illinois is Springfield.
Chicago metropolitan area
No there are no beaches there.
Uganda is landlocked, so it doesn't have any seaside beaches, but it does have lakeside beaches.
The closest ocean beach to Jerseyville, Illinois, is likely in the Gulf of Mexico, specifically around the areas of Destin or Pensacola in Florida. These beaches are approximately 600 to 700 miles away and can be reached by car in about 10 to 12 hours. Alternatively, the Great Lakes offer sandy beaches, with Lake Michigan's beaches in Indiana or Illinois being much closer options for a beach experience.
More than half of Illinois' population lives in metropolitan areas. The Chicago metropolitan area, in particular, accounts for a significant portion of the state's population. In general, urbanization trends show that most residents in Illinois are concentrated in cities and suburban regions rather than in rural areas.
The estimated population in Illinois was 12,801,539 as of July 1, 2016 per the U.S. Census Bureau. The estimated population in the Chicago metropolitan area is 9,500,000.
St. Clair County near Bellville, Illinois.
The estimated population in Illinois was 12,801,539 as of July 1, 2016 per the U.S. Census Bureau. The estimated population in the Chicago metropolitan area is 9,500,000.
Yes, there are many beaches on Fiji because Fiji is an island.