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The District of Columbia and Washington, DC are one and the same thing. It is not a state, but an administrative district created to avoid having the capital city of the United States in one specific state.
Washington, named after the first president, was the first American city to be planned for a specific purpose. It was designed in 1790 by Major Pierre Charles L'Enfant and allowed for vast growth. It is a beautiful city with green parks, white marble buildings and broad, tree-lined streets laid out according to a design breathtaking in its scope and imagination. Washington has surprisingly few skyscrapers, giving it an European air. The capital of the nation has a multitude of federal offices and national organisations. It is a cosmopolitan city with a cultural diversity rivaled only by New York City.
Visitors from all over the world are drawn to this city by its monuments, museums and the power of politics. Most of the tourist attractions are located in the northwest quarter of the city. The scenic parks and gardens, covered with gorgeous cherry blossoms in spring, add natural beauty to the manmade splendour of this fascinating city.
A visit to this sophisticated, world-class city with top-notch entertainment and fine restaurants is a must for everyone. Visit it at least once - and then plan to go back again and again!
Did you know?
- Washington, DC is the only American city that is not part of a state.
- Contrary to what might be expected, Washington has surprisingly few sky-scrapers.
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