| Washington, D.C. is the capital of the United States. It borders the states of Maryland and Virginia, and is located at an elevation varying from sea level to about four hundred feet. It is located within the Eastern Standard Time Zone and the Washington, D.C. area code is 202.Washington, D.C. weather ranges from winter low month averages of 27 degrees to summer high temperatures in the upper 80s. Washington, D.C. things to do include visting the Smithsonian Institution, the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, and the National Gallery of Art. Top Washington, D.C. jobs providers include Georgetown University, Howard University, George Washington University, Fannie Mae and the federal government. Washington, D.C. entertainment includes the Washington Ballet and the National Symphony Orchestra. The Washington Post is the area's main newspaper. Local sports teams include football's Washington Redskins, hockey's Washington Capitals, and basketball's Washington Wizards. Washington, D.C. colleges and universities include Georgetown University, George Washington University, Howard University, Anerican University, and the Catholic University of America. WMATA (the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority) provides public transportation. Amtrak provides railway service to Washington, D.C. |
