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More than a city, but not quite a state, it goes without saying that Washington D.C. is unique. D.C. (which stands for District of Columbia) is a global icon: D.C.'s soaring marble monuments and semi-official uniform of dark suits and ties echo with power and gravitas. Yet, for as important as D.C.'s decisions are to the workings of the free world, the district is a place like any other: over half a million residents live in D.C. and many more work here, people walk their dogs in D.C., shop for groceries in D.C. and send their kids to school in D.C.

America's founding fathers intended D.C. to be a city that could compete, in grandeur and beauty, with the capitals of Europe. But when construction began in the 1790s, it wasn't an auspicious start: most of the land D.C. was to be built on was swampland, and during the war of 1812, marauding British soldiers burnt down the few buildings that had been stood up. Things have markedly improved for D.C. since. Today it can still be fun to traipse through D.C.'s flagship attractions - like the Smithsonian and Lincoln Memorial. But exploring the nooks and crannies of the city - the artsy neighborhoods around DuPont Circle, or the bohemian Adams Morgan - will give you a better sense of the daily life of D.C.

Now that you're moving to D.C., there are a couple facts you'll want to remember:

  • D.C.'s population is 563,384. There are more people in D.C. than there are in Wyoming.
  • Washington, D.C. residents consume more wine per capita than residents of any other state in America.
  • The term "lobbyist" was originated by President Ulysses Grant, who disliked the special interest representatives who would congregate in the lobby of D.C.'s Willard Hotel.
  • Washington D.C.'s original name was "Federal City."
  • D.C. is divided up into quadrants according to compass directions: Northwest, Northeast, Southwest and Southeast. If you try to find your way to an address without knowing which quadrant it's in, you'll likely get lost.
  • The National Gallery in D.C. houses the only painting by Leonardo Da Vinci in America.

Washington D.C., being the capital of this United States, has plenty of historical and modern attractions that speak to the true patriot within us all:

  • Lincoln Memorial: Come and see this enormous statue commemorating our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln. This shrine also faces the reflecting pool making the Lincoln memorial a prime tourist destination.
  • Hotel Washington: At the top of this towering hotel is a restaurant that not only serves great food, but also offers a great view of D.C., particularly the White House. Look closely and you'll be able to see the snipers sitting up top.
  • The Supreme Court: In D.C. you'll have the opportunity to take a photo tour of the U.S. supreme court. View the beautiful architecture and sculptures while seeing where the heart of democracy takes place.
 

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