Category: Guide to District of Columbia

Washington DC  – The acronym DC stands for District of Columbia (named after Columbus the discoverer of America). This area of ​​the federal capital does not belong to any of the 50 states. The District of Columbia was created in 1800 with the appointment of Washington as the capital (approximately 700,000 inhabitants). Most residents work in the government offices located here. Washington is considered one of the three most beautiful capitals in the world.