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Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly called Washington or D.C., is the capital city and federal district of the United States. The city is on the Potomac River, across from Virginia, and shares land borders with Maryland to its north and east.
Monuments and memorials, eclectic neighborhoods, true local flavor – Washington, DC is a place unlike any other. It’s your home away from home with free museums, award-winning restaurants and more. Plan your trip by checking out all the things to do, places to eat and ways to stay. We’ll see you soon.
1 day ago · Washington, D.C., city and capital of the United States of America. It is coextensive with the District of Columbia (the city is often referred to as simply D.C.) and is located on the northern shore of the Potomac River at the river’s navigation head—that is, the transshipment point between waterway and land transport.
Washington, D.C. - Capital, Founding, Monumental: Washington was established as the capital of the United States as the result of a compromise following seven years of negotiation by members of the U.S. Congress as they tried to define the concept of a “federal enclave.”
Founded on July 16, 1790, Washington, DC is unique among American cities because it was established by the Constitution of the United States to serve as the nation’s capital. You can read the actual line at the National Archives.
Winter. 0 - 10 ºC. Major Airports: Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA) Washington Dulles (IAD) Monuments, culture and local flavor: a brief guide to Washington, D.C. 🏛️. Washington, D.C.’s unforgettable skyline is marked by some of the world’s most celebrated monuments.
Jun 18, 2010 · Washington, D.C., is the capital city of the United States, located between Virginia and Maryland on the north bank of the Potomac River. The city is home to all three branches of the...
