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The District of Columbia was created as a special district to house the nation's capital. Carved from bits of Virginia and Maryland, it was built to ensure that no single state had undue influence by hosting the capital city. George Washington himself is credited with laying out the initial plan for the layout of Washington DC.

The population of the district is around 700,000, which is a lot of people considering the whole district fits into only about 60 square miles. The population swells to over a million during the workweek, as many people commute into DC from the surrounding communities. All three branches of the U.S. federal government are centered in the District, the congress, the senate, and the Supreme Court all do their work in the district. Additionally, there are 177 embassies located in or around the DC area.  DC also hosts a wide variety of historical monuments and museums such as the Washinton and Lincoln monuments and the Smithsonian museums. In addition to all the government agencies, A large number of national-based organizations have their headquarters there, such as trade unions, non-profits, lobbying groups, and professional associations.


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Geography & Climate

Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. The city has a total area of 61.05 square miles of land and the remaining 7 or so square miles is water. The District is bordered by Montgomery County, Maryland to the northwest; Prince George's County, Maryland to the east; Arlington County, Virginia to the south; and Alexandria, Virginia to the west.
Much of the district is close to sea level and is therefore prone to occasional flooding. The National Park Service manages most of the 9,122 acres (36.92 km2) of city land owned by the U.S. government.
Winters are usually chilly with light snow, and summers are hot and humid. Blizzards affect Washington on average once every four to six years. The most violent storms are called "nor'easters", which often affect large sections of the East Coast.

Community & Lifestyle

The population of Washington, D.C., is 47.1% Black or African American, 45.1% White, 4.3% Asian, 0.6% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander. Individuals from two or more races made up 2.7% of the population. Hispanics of any race made up 11.0% of the District's population.
Researchers found that there were 4,822 same-sex couples in the District of Columbia in 2010.
Crime in Washington, D.C., is concentrated in areas associated with poverty, drug abuse, and gangs. A 2010 study found that 5% percent of city blocks accounted for more than 25% of the District's total crimes.
The more affluent neighborhoods of Northwest Washington are typically safe, especially in areas with concentrations of government operations, such as Downtown Washington, D.C., Foggy Bottom, Embassy Row, and Penn Quarter, but reports of violent crime increase in poorer neighborhoods generally concentrated in the eastern portion of the city. Approximately 60,000 residents are ex-convicts.(It's not clear how many of them are politicians.)

 

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Jobs & Local Economy

25% of the employees in Washington, D.C., are employed by a federal governmental agency. This is thought to immunize Washington, D.C., to national economic downturns because the federal government continues operations even during recessions. Many organizations such as law firms, defense contractors, civilian contractors, nonprofit organizations, lobbying firms, trade unions, industry trade groups, and professional associations have their headquarters in or near Washington, D.C., in order to be close to the federal government.

Tourism is Washington's second-largest industry. Approximately 18.9 million visitors contributed an estimated $4.8 billion to the local economy in 2012. The District has many industries not directly related to government, especially in the areas of education, finance, public policy, and scientific research. Georgetown University, George Washington University, Washington Hospital Center, Children's National Medical Center, and Howard University are the top five non-government-related employers in the city. Four of the largest 500 companies in the country were headquartered in the District.

The cost of living is very high in DC due primarily to the cost of housing.


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Attractions

Making the move to Washington DC also means you can enjoy these nearby attractions:

The White House

The White House is the official residence of the US president in Washington, DC. It's not uncommon to see motorcades coming and going from the White House carrying VIPs on trips to meet the President or other members of State


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Lincoln Memorial

The Lincoln Memorial is an American national memorial built to honor the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. It is located on the western end of the National Mall in Washington, D.C., across from the Washington Monument. Taking the form of a neoclassical temple, the memorial's architect was Henry Bacon.


The National Mall

The National Mall is a landscaped park within the National Mall and Memorial Parks, an official unit of the United States National Park System. It is located near the downtown area of Washington, D.C., the capital city of the United States, and is administered by the National Park Service of the United States Department of the Interior. 


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Washington, DC

Carved from bits of Virginia and Maryland, it was built to ensure that no single state had undue influence by hosting the capital city. George Washington himself is credited with laying out the initial plan for the layout of Washington DC. It is located at the confluence of the Potomac and Anacostia rivers

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