Washington D.C.

Nickname(s):

"D.C."

Demonym(s):

Washingtonian

Founded:

1791

Democracy:

Developed:

European Union:

Schengen:

Euro:

National Capital:

RegionalState Capital:

Population (City):

689 000

Population (Urban):

-

Population (Metro):

6 385 000

Population Density (km2):

4 400

Population Density (mi2):

11 300

6th Largest Metropolitan Area in the United States

Language:

English

Currency:

Dollar

Avg. Summertime High:

32 °C

90 °F

Avg. Summertime Low:

22 °C

72 °F

Warmest Month:

July

Coldest Month:

January

Avg. Wintertime High:

7 °C

45 °F

Avg. Wintertime Low:

-1 °C

30 °F

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As a planned city to serve as the capital of the United States most of the sights in Washington are monuments and government buildings. The White House and Capitolium are two major attractions that connect to the political status of the city. Along the National Mall, you'll find monuments and several of the most prominent museums in the world.

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Capitol Building

The United States Capitol Building, where the political power of the country is concentrated.

White House

This is as close to the White House that I can come as a non-US citizen.

Watergate

The Watergate Complex.

Washington Streets

A street through Washington.

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery.

Smithsonian Castle

The Smithsonian Castle at the National Mall.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

World War II Memorial

World War II Memorial.

Korean War Veterans Memorial

"Freedom is not free" at the Korean War Veterans Memorial.

Street near FBI Headquarters

A street near the FBI Headquarters.

Street

Washington is surprisingly dense for being a planned new-world city.

Thomas Jefferson Memorial

Thomas Jefferson Memorial.

Dupont Circle

Dupont Circle is a nice neighborhood in the northwestern part of the city.

Lincoln Memorial

Lincoln Memorial.