CITY'S EPISODE - WASHINGTON DC

WASHINGTON DC, US

Washington is the capital of the United States of America. Founded after the American Revolution as the seat of government of the newly independent country, Washington was named after George Washington, first President.

History:

Various tribes of the Algonquian-speaking Piscataway people inhabited the lands around the Potomac River when Europeans first visited the area in the early 17th century. Nacotchtank maintained settlements around the Anacostia River within the present-day District of Columbia. Conflicts with European colonists and neighbouring tribes forced the relocation of the Piscataway people, some of whom established a new settlement in 1699 near Pont of Rocks, Maryland. On July 9, 1790, Congress passed the Residence Act, which approved the creation of a national capital on the Potomac River. The exact location was to be selected by President George Washington, who signed the bill into law on July 16. Formed from land donated by the states of Maryland and Virginia, the initial shape of the federal district was a square measuring 10 miles (16 km) on each side, totalling 100 square miles. Congress passed the Organic Act of 1801, which officially organized the District and placed the entire territory under the exclusive control of the federal government. Further, the unincorporated area within the District was organized into two counties: the Country of Washington to the east of the Potomac and the Country of Alexandria to the west.

Location:

Washington, D.C., is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the US East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area of 68.34 square miles of which 61.05 square miles is land and 7.29 square miles is water.

Climate:

Spring and fall are mild to warm, while winter is chilly with annual snowfall averaging 39 cm. Winter temperatures average around 38 °F from mid-December to mid-February. Summers are hot and humid with a July daily average of 79.8 °F and average daily relative humidity around 66%.

Top 5 Places to See:

1. United States Capitol and Capitol Hill

2. The White House

3. The Lincoln Memorial

4. The Washington Monument

5. National Air and Space Museum

More Info:

• Other than English the most frequently spoken language is Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese, Somali, Ukrainian, Chinese, Korean, Tagalog, Arabic and Punjabi
• SmokedSockeye Salmon, Sauteed Geoduck, Oysters on the Half Shell, Oyster Stew, Steamed Mussels & Clams are the most loved foods here.
• Basketball, Football, Hockey, Soccer are the most played sports.