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Washington DC at a glance
Welcome to the center of American democracy: a place of politics, scandals, and historic demonstrations. The city is designed to impress, and does, with the Smithsonian, the Pentagon, the monuments on the Mall, and even the cathedral-like Metro stations.
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Washington DC history
Politics From the Start
It should come as no surprise that Washington, America's foremost city of politics, was born out of political compromise.
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Washington DC local information
State:
District of Columbia

Country:
United States

Washington By The Numbers:
Population: 582,049 Elevation: 25-420 feet/ 7-128 meters above sea level

Average Annual Rainfall: 39.3 inches/ 99 centimeters

Average Annual Snowfall: 15 inches/ 38.1 centimeters

Average January Temperature: 36 degrees F/ 2 degrees C

Average July Temperature: 79 degrees F/ 26 degrees C

Quick Facts:
Major Industries: Federal Government, Trade Associations, Law, Higher Education, Publishing

Ethnic Mix: 60% Black, 27% Caucasian, 8% Hispanic, 5% Others.

Electricity: 110 volts, 60Hz, standard two pin plugs

Time Zone: GMT-5

Country Dialing Code: 1

Area Code: 202

Did You Know?
The Cherry Blossoms are so beautiful in this city that there is a National Cherry Blossom Festival that coincides with their bloom.

Orientation:
Located midway along the eastern seaboard of the United States, south of Maryland, north of Virginia and 233 miles/375 kilometers south of New York City, the Washington, DC metropolitan area refers to the District of Columbia, plus 7 Maryland counties (Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Frederick, Howard, Montgomery and Prince George's), 5 Virginia counties (Arlington, Fairfax, Loudon, Prince William and Stafford) and 6 Virginia cities (Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax City, Falls Church, Manassas and Manassas Park).
Washington DC weather
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Average Annual Rainfall:
39.2" / 100.0 cm
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Top Rated Activities
Arlington National Cemetery
Breathtaking rolling 200 acres is much more than tombstones
Appalachian Trail - Virginia
A footpath of more than 2,150 miles
Monticello
Jefferson's grand design
National Zoo (Smithsonian National Zoological Park)
A great family experience
Biking the Monuments
Enjoy a number of monuments along the loop
 
Top Rated Places To Stay
Hay-Adams Hotel
Lavish and historic ambiance
Tabard Inn
Charming individuality and style
Hotel Helix
Fabulous & Fun
Hotel Monaco
Elegance & Splendor
Topaz Hotel
New Age hotel in Dupont Circle
 
Top Rated Restaurants
Jaleo
The flavors of Spain
Vidalia
Provincial American restaurant
Eamonn's A Dublin Chipper
Fish & chips
Kinkead's
Washington's finest seafood
Zola
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Top Rated Nightlife
Nightclub 9:30
See you at 9:30
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts
Outdoor music & theater
New Vegas Lounge
Popular blues club
State Theater (The)
A classic returns
Saloun
Specializing in jazz and beer