Washington D.C.
From its iconic monuments and buildings to its
historic neighborhoods and free museums, the capital of the
United States offers so many interesting attractions,
it's hard to know where to begin. Consider a tour of
the White House Visitor's Center, a wealth of
information about one of the most powerful symbols of American
history and politics. From there you can make your way
to a number of moving tributes, including the Vietnam
War Memorial, the Jefferson Memorial and the Lincoln
Memorial. D.C. is especially known for its museums.
From the Holocaust to the history of space exploration
and from dinosaurs to international spies, there is a
museum for almost every area of interest, with many
offering free admission. Great shopping, restaurants and
Colonial architecture can be found in Georgetown. And
The Mall, a slice of greenery in the center of town
surrounded by the buildings of the Smithsonian, is the
perfect place to grab a hot dog, relax and take in the
sights and sounds of this lively and influential city
Weather
While Washington's weather is highly seasonal with
extreme variations between summer and winter, it has been
known to be unpredictable too. So, Always remember to
carry an umbrella with you all the time, since
unexpected rain might surprise you. Summers tend
to be very hot and humid, the conditions exacerbated
in the heart of the city with its concrete and steel.
Fall and spring are the best seasons, when chilly but
bright, perfect days are the norm. Sudden rain or
snowfalls are possible though. In winter the city is
subject to heavy snowfalls, averaging 17 inches, and sudden
arctic blasts or frozen rainstorms.
Population
Acoording to census of 2004 the population of
washington, DC is 553,523.
colleges:-
American University
Catholic University Of America
Corcoran College Of Art And Design
Dominican House Of Studies
Gallaudet University
George Washington University
Georgetown University
Howard University
Southeastern University
Trinity College
University Of The District Of Columbia
Washington Theological Union
Wesley Theological Seminary
Employers
If you are looking for a good place to find job
openings may be at one of the largest employers in the
Washington, DC area. The Washington Post surveyed more
than 260 companies based in Washington, DC, Maryland and
Virginia and ranked them by annual revenue. The
financial institutions were ranked by assets. Here are the
companies at the top of the list:-
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp
Lockheed Martin Corp.
MCI Inc
General Dynamics Corp
Nextel Communications Inc
Capital One Financial Corp.
Marriott International Inc.
AES Corp
Gannett Co.
US Airways Group Inc
Cost of living
In washington,Renting an apartment can cost
approximately $850/month for a single-bedroom apartment, to
$1,200 or more for a two-bedroom apartment. This amount
may or may not include the cost of utilities (water,
electricity, gas, etc.).
The cost of living in Washington,
DC= 133.2
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