Welcome To Washington, D.C.

Wherever the American citizen may be a stranger, he is always at home in Washington, D.C.  Washington, D.C. is your city, no matter what country you come from.  If you come from abroad, you may really feel it is your city, as the capital of the free world.  The White House is now better known around the globe than many palaces in Europe.  Washington, D.C. is a city of monuments and history.  Like a vision in fantasy, the large white dome of the US Capitol rises above the trees at the end of converging avenues in Washington.  The Washington area offers a variety of both natural and manmade environments.  It is an area rich in history and vast scenic beauty.  Washingtonians have the best of many worlds.  It is sophisticated, modern, and an international capitol surrounded by an incredible countryside.  The District of today is a city of power, prestige and elegance with diverse communities that reflect the cultural and social diversity of the population.

Washington, D.C. has been the nation's capital since 1800 and home to every U.S. President since John Adams.  The capital city is built to human scale.  There are no skyscrapers because federal law prohibits the construction of any building taller than the Capitol.  There are broad avenues, plenty of parks, monuments, and memorials.

Washington is also an international capital and is host to over 130 embassies from around the world.  The presence of foreign governments attracts many international agencies.  Washington is a city of ethnicity, keeping alive the traditions of diverse people who call this city a home.

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