The capital of the United States was founded after the American Revolution and was named after George Washington, the first president of the United States and a Founding Father. Located on the Potomac River bordering Maryland and Virginia as the seat of the United States federal government and several international organizations, Washington is an important world political capital and is one of the most visited cities in the world.
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Category
Federal District
Secondary Category (If any)
Capital City (Alpha City)
Airport(s) & Port Harbor(s) Service
Virginia:
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Maryland:
Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Train Network Map
Known For
Many National Monuments & Museums, mostly free, primarily situated on or around the National Mall (Landscaped Park)
Day Trip from Major Cities
15 min drive (or 30 min train&bus) from Arlington
30 min drive (or 45 min train&bus) from Rockville
1 hour drive (or 45 min train) from Baltimore
3 hour drive (or 2 hour train) from Philadelphia
Location
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Washington D.C., USA
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