Introduction
the early establishment of the District of Columbia, the Potomac River on the north bank of George, the town of Georgetown, and C.), Washington (Washington City, and C.), and Washington County (Washington county C.) of the three separate administrative divisions; the establishment of the city of Washington in 1791 as George Washington to highlight the establishment of the American contribution, so - named for the later development of the core in the D.C. city pursuant to the legislation of 1871, the aforementioned three districts in 1878 and merged into "Washington",by the city of Washington, D.C., under the jurisdiction of the federal and local governments from jurisdictions overlap, and therefore often referred to as the "Palace"
History
After the founding of the United States on its capital position was a dispute, the north wants the capital will be in New York, while the south wants to make the capital scheduled for South American final After the founding of the United States on its capital position was a dispute, the north wants the capital will be in New York, while the south wants to make the capital scheduled for South American final . north and south sides to make concessions, in the southern United States from the north near the shore of a new city as the capital of the United States, north and south sides to make concessions, in the southern United States from the north near the shore of a new city as the capital of the United States, .
geographic location is by James Madison and Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson requested a private dinner to discuss geographic location is by James Madison and Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson requested a private dinner to discuss . was out of the "Federal"City planning is an area of 100 square miles of the rhombic area was out of the "Federal"City planning is an area of 100 square miles of the rhombic area .
which is located on the Potomac River in Washington is the actual location of the decision by the President, Washington himself also suggested the U.S. capital called "federal city" 1791 but on 9 September was named the U.S. capital Washington
Washington himself despite living in nearby Vernon Villa, but he rarely visited Washington Washington himself despite living in nearby Vernon Villa, but he rarely visited Washington . Washington by U.S. Army Maj. Pierre Charles L 'Enfant plan, Pierre Charles L'Enfant also designed New York's Federal Hall
was planning is based on the carriage as a basic vehicle on the basis of, and therefore Washington road system is not suited for modern automobile traffic was planning is based on the carriage as a basic vehicle on the basis of, and therefore Washington road system is not suited for modern automobile traffic . Washington today and is considered the worst traffic conditions of urban Washington today and is considered the worst traffic conditions of urban .
1791 - 1792, and who is African - American freedmen Benjamin had surveyed the boundaries of the District of Columbia,per mile are buried many of the emplacement of a pillar from 1791 - 1792, and who is African - American freedmen Benjamin had surveyed the boundaries of the District of Columbia,per mile are buried many of the emplacement of a pillar from . .
1792 which still exist today, 13 October and lays a solid foundation for the 1792 which still exist today, 13 October and lays a solid foundation for the . 1814 White House on Aug. 24. In the War of 1812, the British took control of the District of Columbia and burned most of the public buildings
US forces were not able to put an effective defense and burned in the Naval Shipyard after the fleeing US forces were not able to put an effective defense and burned in the Naval Shipyard after the fleeing . British troops then burned down the U.S. Congress, the White House and the U.S. government buildings like the Ministry of Finance is generally considered the British burned Washington
is the invasion and burning of Toronto (then called York) is the invasion and burning of Toronto (then called York) . retaliation but the mission is limited to public buildings,and the u. s. military burned in Toronto when destroying many houses, causing many Canadians in the winter streets
in 1847, and return the land to the south bank of the Potomac in Virginia in 1847, and return the land to the south bank of the Potomac in Virginia . in the United States prior to the outbreak of the civil war, Washington has been only a few thousand live in the town of in the United States prior to the outbreak of the civil war, Washington has been only a few thousand live in the town of .
after the outbreak of the American Civil War due to the needs of the war, the U.S. government has grown sharply, Washington residents significantly increased 1864, Toward A. Early, led the southern forces briefly captured Montgomery County and the District of Columbia to attack many places
in 1870, the District of Columbia, as well as the establishment of local government institutions,But because of the heads of local governments are too extravagant, and the u. s. congress soon repealed the local government agencies, the District of Columbia for nearly a century of direct management in 1888, the Washington Monument open in 1888, the Washington Monument open .
in 1950, the District of Columbia resident population reaches the highest 802178 in 1950, the District of Columbia resident population reaches the highest 802178 . population since then residents gradually migrated to the city's outskirts while reducing population since then residents gradually migrated to the city's outskirts while reducing .
March 29, 1961, the District of Columbia residents the right to vote for President March 29, 1961, the District of Columbia residents the right to vote for President . 1974, Walter Washington became the first elected mayor of the District of Columbia in 1976 1974, Walter Washington became the first elected mayor of the District of Columbia in 1976 .
,,. Washington Metro opened in 1978, and became the District of Columbia Mayor Marion Barry Washington Metro opened in 1978, and became the District of Columbia Mayor Marion Barry .
1990 person with drug and was sentenced to six months in prison for 1990 person with drug and was sentenced to six months in prison for . 1990, Sharon Pratt Kelly became the equal importance of the city's first black female Mayor in 1994 1990, Sharon Pratt Kelly became the equal importance of the city's first black female Mayor in 1994 .
, , . Marion Barry's re - election as mayor in 1994 during the term of office almost went bankrupt in the District of Columbia, American parliament directly appointed a Treasury Committee 1998 Marion Barry's re - election as mayor in 1994 during the term of office almost went bankrupt in the District of Columbia, American parliament directly appointed a Treasury Committee 1998 .
Anthony Williams, being elected mayor,In his term of office for the District of Columbia who was responsible for financial recovery Anthony Williams, being elected mayor,In his term of office for the District of Columbia who was responsible for financial recovery . .
2002 re - election on 29 September 2004, the City of Montreal expos officially moved to Washington, the renamed Washington Nationals 2002 re - election on 29 September 2004, the City of Montreal expos officially moved to Washington, the renamed Washington Nationals . 2 2.
Geography
Washington, D.C., located in the northeastern United States, near the Virginia and Maryland, it is located at latitude 38. 913611 Longitude - 77. 013222 degrees, with a total area of 177 square kilometres, of which 10. 16% of the area is water
Washington to southwest Virginia is connected to the boundary is the Potomac river to the other three sides with Washington to southwest Virginia is connected to the boundary is the Potomac river to the other three sides with . .
There are three rivers connected to Maryland through Washington, respectively to the Potomac River,Anacostia River and Rock Creek There are three rivers connected to Maryland through Washington, respectively to the Potomac River,Anacostia River and Rock Creek . Anacostia River and Rock Creek is a tributary of the Potomac River in Washington Anacostia River and Rock Creek is a tributary of the Potomac River in Washington .
the highest point of an elevation of 125 meters, is located, the lowest in northwest L Street Northwest and New York Avenue, while not typically considered congressional ball top the highest point of an elevation of 125 meters, is located, the lowest in northwest L Street Northwest and New York Avenue, while not typically considered congressional ball top . 3 3.
Climate
Washington has a mild climate, distinct four seasons Washington has a mild climate, distinct four seasons . 8 January and about 30 degrees Celsius, the humidity is large, as well as the common thunderstorm 8 January and about 30 degrees Celsius, the humidity is large, as well as the common thunderstorm .
in spring and autumn is mild, with temperatures about 20 degrees Celsius in the spring and the relatively dry summer and in spring and autumn is mild, with temperatures about 20 degrees Celsius in the spring and the relatively dry summer and . .
. Rendezvous affected by cyclone - the winter temperatures can drop below freezing, the average annual snowfall is 381 mm Rendezvous affected by cyclone - the winter temperatures can drop below freezing, the average annual snowfall is 381 mm .
history and the highest temperature is 41 degrees celsius, occurring in 1930 and on 20 July and 6 August 1918 history and the highest temperature is 41 degrees celsius, occurring in 1930 and on 20 July and 6 August 1918 . history at a minimum temperature of 26 degrees Celsius below zero, appeared in 1899 on Feb. 11, 2009
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Political
From the Washington Monument on the vistas of the White House, the United States of America (USA) of the Grundgesetz, the District of Columbia the highest authority of the Congress of the United States, by the Washington Government. It is a municipal governance, therefore Congress has the power to overrule local legislation besides local autonomy by the restraints of suffrage some Washington residents also live in coastal states of different average Americans: they are in the House of Representatives has only one non - voting representative (English: delegate, but no federal senators; in 1961 the Constitution of the United States before the adoption of the amendments to the Law No. 23, Washington citizens through electoral participation in the U.S. presidential election of
Economic
Washington's economy is to a large degree the federal government or the Ministry of Defense, the Department of Energy, National Institutes of Health, the Food and Drug Administration and other government agencies and relevant Washington's economy is to a large degree the federal government or the Ministry of Defense, the Department of Energy, National Institutes of Health, the Food and Drug Administration and other government agencies and relevant . because of the federal operation is hardly affected by the economic depression, with the United States than in other regions,Washington's economic recession is weak in the because of the federal operation is hardly affected by the economic depression, with the United States than in other regions,Washington's economic recession is weak in the .
Washington, Washington, . Fortune 500 companies include Booz Allen (Freddie Mac), Fannie Mae (FNM) Pepco Holding, the parent company of USA Today, the SLM 4 Incorporated Fortune 500 companies include Booz Allen (Freddie Mac), Fannie Mae (FNM) Pepco Holding, the parent company of USA Today, the SLM 4 Incorporated.
Religious
According to the 2000 statistics, within the Washington residents who have 572059, 248338 households, and 114, with 235 According to the 2000 statistics, within the Washington residents who have 572059, 248338 households, and 114, with 235 . 3597 households with a population density of 3.3 / km2 (9316. 4 per square mile)
Washington ethnic distribution 60. 01% Black or African American, 32. 78% White, 2.66% Asian, 0.30% Native American (Indian), 0.06% Pacific Islander, 3.84% other races, and 2.35% belonging to two or more race 7. 86% of the population are Hispanic or Latino,in which El Salvador is the largest Hispanic groups belonging to the majority of white English descent
. 2000 according to statistics, more than 5 years old in the home's residents, 83. 2% spoke English, 9. 2% Spanish, 1.8% spoke French, 1% speak an African language, 0. 5% speak Chinese
according to a 2001 survey, 72% of Washington residents are Christians (Catholics, 27%, 19% Baptist, Protestant 26%), 13% for the unbelievers, 4% Buddhist, and Muslim 2%, 1% Jew according to a 2001 survey, 72% of Washington residents are Christians (Catholics, 27%, 19% Baptist, Protestant 26%), 13% for the unbelievers, 4% Buddhist, and Muslim 2%, 1% Jew . Washington of the floating population of 410, 000,Permanent population accounts for 72% of Washington of the floating population of 410, 000,Permanent population accounts for 72% of .
this ratio is high, is second only to the U.S. 's second digital 5
Culture
Museum
There are many museums, international women's art museum is one of the world famous There are many museums, international women's art museum is one of the world famous . of the Smithsonian museums and most are also mostly located in the washington, d.c.,
7 is displayed at the Smithsonian Museum is an affiliate of the Museum include: Arthur M. Sackler Museum of Art, the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, National Air and Space Museum, National Museum of American History, National Museum of American Native Museum, National Museum of Natural History, the National Portrait Gallery, National Museum of American Postal Museum, Museum of American ArtSmithsonian National Zoological Park, etc the Smithsonian museum exhibitions and some research institutes based in Maryland and Virginia like the Smithsonian museum exhibitions and some research institutes based in Maryland and Virginia like .
National Gallery, affiliated with the Smithsonian museums, but the independence of National Gallery, affiliated with the Smithsonian museums, but the independence of . the Library of Congress and National Archives are also important museums type institutions the Library of Congress and National Archives are also important museums type institutions .
National Archives now houses a collection of the American Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States the original National Archives now houses a collection of the American Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States the original .
Newspaper
"The Washington Post" is in the Washington region's most important newspapers, but also America's most influential dailies "The Washington Post" is in the Washington region's most important newspapers, but also America's most influential dailies . one of the daily issues of the "Washington Times" and the weekly" Washington City Paper "also have a great readership one of the daily issues of the "Washington Times" and the weekly" Washington City Paper "also have a great readership .
2005, facing the outer urban residents of the" Journal "as the" Washington Home Check " 2005, facing the outer urban residents of the" Journal "as the" Washington Home Check ". weekly in the" Washington Blade "is the main discuss gay issues in a" Washington insider "specialise in African American readers 8 weekly in the" Washington Blade "is the main discuss gay issues in a" Washington insider "specialise in African American readers 8.
TV
local Washington television station includes 9 (CBS), 7 (ABC), WRC 4 (NBC), 5 (Fox), 50 (WB), 20 (UPN), and 26 (PBS) and WHUT32 local Washington television station includes 9 (CBS), 7 (ABC), WRC 4 (NBC), 5 (Fox), 50 (WB), 20 (UPN), and 26 (PBS) and WHUT32 . Washington cable stations including reported to congressional session dominated by C - SPAN, and African - American entertainment program of BET Washington cable stations including reported to congressional session dominated by C - SPAN, and African - American entertainment program of BET .
of the Discovery Channel headquarters in Silver Spring, Md., outside Washington Washington Politicsimportance of cure, NBC, ABC, CBS, Fox and CNN, in which the United States and major broadcasters from overseas of the BBC, CBC and Al Jazeera have important branches Washington Politicsimportance of cure, NBC, ABC, CBS, Fox and CNN, in which the United States and major broadcasters from overseas of the BBC, CBC and Al Jazeera have important branches .
Broadcast
"XM Satellite Radio" and "National Public Radio" and "Voice of America, which has its headquarters in Washington "XM Satellite Radio" and "National Public Radio" and "Voice of America, which has its headquarters in Washington . Washington's main broadcasters have 94. 7FM (Classic Rock), 99.5 FM (Top 40), the WWDC 101.1 FM (alternative rock) including
Radio City 95.5 FM, 96.3 FM (102.3 FM, Radio CPR 97.5 FM), WTEM (980 AM) (Sports),WTOP 820 AM, 1500 AM, 103.5 FM, 107.7 FM (news, traffic, )).
Performing Arts
Washington is one of the major Center for the Performing Arts Washington is one of the major Center for the Performing Arts . Arena Stage is one of America's first nonprofit theater Arena Stage is one of America's first nonprofit theater .
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, is a member of the National Symphony Orchestra, the Washington National Opera and the Washington Ballet's main performances by the island of music clubs include the located in the Adams Morgan of Madam's Organ Blues Bar,located in the Dupont Circle and U Street Lounge is located in the northwest of the Black Cat Street, the 9: 30 Club and the Cavern club island of music clubs include the located in the Adams Morgan of Madam's Organ Blues Bar,located in the Dupont Circle and U Street Lounge is located in the northwest of the Black Cat Street, the 9: 30 Club and the Cavern club .
U Street jazz is a jazz bar and gathering area of Washington U Street jazz is a jazz bar and gathering area of Washington . Washington local music genre called go - go ", this is a post - punk, percussive drive of R 'n B, doped with a large amount of improvisation and Washington local music genre called go - go ", this is a post - punk, percussive drive of R 'n B, doped with a large amount of improvisation and .
go - go rhythm of the dance is named after the"Go and go and go. "The name of the most famous go - go musician Chuck Brown Washington be still American punk - important center Washington be still American punk - important center .
Washington in India in the development of rock and also have an influence on many TV shows or Washington in India in the development of rock and also have an influence on many TV shows or . Washington tales, these shows to most government agencies, security agencies or related institutions of both the front and the background of the Washington tales, these shows to most government agencies, security agencies or related institutions of both the front and the background of the .
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Sports
NFL Washington Redskins (Washington) at the University of Maryland's (NCAA), Major League Washington Nationals Washington Nationals (MLB), NBA Washington Wizards University Hoyas () at the University of Maryland (WN)BA mysterious Washington (Washington) NHL Washington Capitals (the Washington) 13NFL Washington Redskins (Washington) at the University of Maryland's (NCAA), Major League Washington Nationals Washington Nationals (MLB), NBA Washington Wizards University Hoyas () at the University of Maryland (WN)BA mysterious Washington (Washington) NHL Washington Capitals (the Washington) 13.
Tourism
Washington has a landscape, such as the U.S. Congress, the White House, Washington Monument, Jefferson Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, FDR Memorial, the National World War II Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the District of Columbia World War I monument and a monument to Einstein other cultural landscape also includes Chinatown, Old Post Office building, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, like other cultural landscape also includes Chinatown, Old Post Office building, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, like .
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Education
Washington, D.C., American community college at the American Association of Community Colleges) birthplace of Columbia University (University of the District of Columbia is Washington, D.C., the only public university in the country at the National Defense University at the American University, Pontifical Catholic University of America (Ca)University of American (Corcoran school of art at the Corcoran School of Art), the George Washington University, George Washington University Graduate School of Business at Georgetown University and Howard University and Howard University, Mount Vernon College in Mount Vernon College in Opole Lei Ridgewater College (East)South College (University) College of Shi brittle Riel (Strayer College, Trinity College Trinity College, Gallaudet College (University): to be deaf and hearing impaired students
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Traffic
Important Airport
the general meaning of the Washington Metropolitan Airport has three, but no one in Washington, D.C. within the Baltimore - Washington International (BWI) Baltimore - suburb located in Maryland, Washington, D.C., one hour's drive southwest from the main operating points one
. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is located in Arlington, Virginia, Washington, D.C., recently (about 11 kilometers)
US Airways and Delta Connection flights mainly US Airways and Delta Connection flights mainly . Washington - Dulles International Airport (IAD) - located in Virginia,about half an hour drive from D.C.,
United Airlines and independent aviation (Independence Air) started in the middle of the United Airlines and independent aviation (Independence Air) started in the middle of the . usually translated as Dulles of Dulles, the actual pronunciation of the word is" s", the easier the Dallas Texas of confusion usually translated as Dulles of Dulles, the actual pronunciation of the word is" s", the easier the Dallas Texas of confusion .
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Important Highway
Interstate 95 (I - 95 / I - 495), the capital of cyclic Expressway (I - 495 / Capital Beltway), Interstate 395 (I - 395) Interstate 295 (I - 295) Interstate 270 (I - 270) Interstate 66 (I - 66) George Washington Memorial Parkway (George Washington Memorial Parkway)Interstate 95 (I - 95 / I - 495), the capital of cyclic Expressway (I - 495 / Capital Beltway), Interstate 395 (I - 395) Interstate 295 (I - 295) Interstate 270 (I - 270) Interstate 66 (I - 66) George Washington Memorial Parkway (George Washington Memorial Parkway).
Metro
Washington Metro is the second - busiest subway system, behind only New York subway, opened in 1976 with the Washington Metro is the second - busiest subway system, behind only New York subway, opened in 1976 with the . Scope of Services includes D.C. and Maryland of neighboring Prince George's County, Montgomery County, Virginia, and Fairfax County, Arlington County, Alexandria City, and it's now red, orange, blue, green, yellow, five - thread,its 86 stations and 171 kilometers of subway and bus
Washington by the Washington Bureau of Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, WMATA) owns and operates the Washington by the Washington Bureau of Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, WMATA) owns and operates the . different from New York City, Philadelphia and Boston's subway system, the Washington Metro is zone charging, i.e. it is multiplied by the distance and time of charging, and is not fixed
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Other
Crime
In the early 1990s, Washington is considered one of America's" murder capital "In the early 1990s, Washington is considered one of America's" murder capital ". 1991 murders reached the highest since 482 1991 murders reached the highest since 482 .
but now to drastically drop, and in 2004 was 198 as of 2005, 195 plays but now to drastically drop, and in 2004 was 198 as of 2005, 195 plays . Washington crime hotspot is the north - east, and in other areas of relatively low crime rates in Washington Washington crime hotspot is the north - east, and in other areas of relatively low crime rates in Washington .
but the decline in crime at the same time, Washington is on the brink of the north - east of Prince George's County, Maryland, United States crime rate rises dramatically but the decline in crime at the same time, Washington is on the brink of the north - east of Prince George's County, Maryland, United States crime rate rises dramatically . Washington now remains the country's most unsafe city Washington now remains the country's most unsafe city .
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Sister Cities
Washington, D.C. There are 10 official sister city agreement France sister cities since the implementation of a single policy, Paris, Washington sees as a "partner city" France sister cities since the implementation of a single policy, Paris, Washington sees as a "partner city" .
