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Washington DC a building may not be higher than the dome of the Capitol,
inclusive the statue on top of it !
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Washington D.C.
| Abbreviation | DC |
| Surface km2 |
177 |
| Population |
702 455 |
| Population density (km2) |
3 969 |
| Capital |
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| The most populated city |
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Do not miss
The US Capitol, recognized around the world as a symbol of the United States. Other symbol is the White House, the official residence of the president of the United States. The best loved of all Washington’s monuments, the Lincoln Memorial stands at the far end of the Mall, separated from the Washington Monument by the Reflecting Pool. Martin Luther King Jr delivered his famous “I have a dream…” speech from the steps of Lincoln Memorial. The white Jefferson Memorial is at its best when the Japanese cherry trees bloom. The National Air & Space Museum is one of the museums situated alongside the Mall. The Arlington National Cemetery is officially situated in the state of Virginia, but is usually considered as being a part of the capital. The neighborhood Georgetown is known for its boutique shops, cafés, restaurants, small museums….
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L'AUTHENTIQUE DE L'EST
Des majestueuses chutes du Niagara à la somptueuse ville de New York, visitez les plus beaux endroits du Nord-Est du Canada et des Etats-Unis.
Capital Region Explorer
Self drive tour de 12 jours/11 nuits. Arrivee et départ de Washington.
Great Eastern Railroad Adventure
Combine the major cities of the East by train. Visit the monuments and museums on the National Mall in Washington DC & discover neighborhoods like Georgetown, The Wharf & Adams Morgan.
