Washington DC is the ninth largest metropolitan area in the United States. Washington DC is formally known as the District of Colombia. It is capital of the United States. Washington DC was founded on July 16th 1790. It has Virginia on the southwest side and Maryland on the other side and is at the bank of Potomac River. The city covers an area of 68.3 sq mi of which 61.4 sq mi is covered by land and the rest is covered by water. Washington DC has resident population of 599,657 in 2009 estimation. Washington DC has humid subtropical climate. Summers are very hot and humid, spring and fall are warm. The City of Washington was originally a separate municipality within the Territory of Columbia until an act of Congress in 1871. The District of Colombia has growing industries. These are not directly related to government. Washington DC is the national center for the arts.

Washington DC is one of the most popular tourist destinations in United States. The city has 40 museums and more than 150 historical sites most of them free of charge. Washington DC is a cultural center in United States. Washington DC is also an important center for indie culture and music in the United States. It boasts a higher concentration of museums and art galleries than any other city in the nation. Washington DC has many traditional festivals. They are celebrating the Cherry Blossom Festival, held in early April to coincide with the blooming of the trees. The Jefferson Memorial at the foot of the Tidal Basin is a popular spot to view the city's famous cherry blossoms in the spring. Washington DC has five major professional men's teams. The City is also home to two women's professional sports teams. The Washington DC teams have won a combined 11 professional league championships.

Washington DC total population - 572,059
Washington DC magale population - 269,366
Washington DC female population - 302,693
Washington DC white population - 176,101
Washington DC black population - 343,312
Washington DC American Indian and Alaska Native - 1,713
Washington DC Asian population - 15,189
Washington DC Hispanic or Latino population - 44,953

Washington City's public school system is operated by the District of Columbia Public Schools. There are many educational institutions. The District of Colombia Public Schools has one of the highest-cost yet lowest performing in the public school system. The city has many notable universities. The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) is a public university providing undergraduate and graduate education. Washington Hospital Center (WHC), the largest hospital campus in the District and National Institutes of Health, both are largest private and the largest non-profit hospitals in the Washington area.

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The Washington DC is officially known as the District of Columbia. In the 17th century early European exploration of the region took the Washington DC. Georgetown was established in 1751 when the Maryland Legislature purchased sixty acres of land for the town from George Gordon. On January 23rd 1788 James Madison stated in detail for the need of a federal district. He is writing in the "Federalist No. 43" arguing that the national capital needed to be distinct from the states. Residence Act provided for a new permanent capital to be located on the Potomac River, the exact area to be selected by President Washington on July 16th 1790. The District of Columbia Organic Act of 1801 organized to place the entire federal territory, Georgetown, and Alexandria under the jurisdiction of Congress. The Act also organized the territory within the District into two counties; they are County of Washington and the County of Alexandria. Washington DC came under attack during the War of 1812. Since 1800 the District's residents have protested their lack of voting representation in Congress. In 1860, 80% of the city's African American residents were free blacks. The President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal legislation expanded the bureaucracy in Washington. The state became the leader in foreign real estate investment in 2009.

Washington DC is the most famous attraction for tourists. Tourism is the most important for the city?s economy. There are many tourism attractions. The famous places are the National Mall, Jefferson Memorial, National World War II Memoria, Albert Einstein Memorial, Smithsonian Institution, Anacostia Museum, National Air and Space Museum, National Zoo and Arena Stage etc. There are many educational institutions also. Washington DC has many of the nation's most popular tourist attractions, most of them free.

The City?s rapid transit system is operated by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority abbreviated as WMATA. There are three major airports, one in Maryland and two in Virginia. Union Station is the second-busiest train station in the United States. Major international flights arrive and depart from Washington Dulles International Airport. Northeast Corridor and Acela Express services are served by the Amtrak.

Washington DC State Tax Rate Range Low 4.0% - High 8.5%
Washington DC State Tax Income Brackets Lowest flat rate 10,000 - Highest flat rate 40,000
Washington DC State Personal Exemptions Single 1,675 - Married 3,350 ? Dependents ? 1,675
Washington DC State Sales Tax Rate on Food 5.75%, on Prescription Drugs 0%, on Non-prescription Drugs 0%
Washington DC State Total Tax on Gasoline 20.0%, on Diesel Fuel 20.0%
Washington DC State Excise Tax Rates on Cigarettes Tax Rate 100(¢ per pack)
Washington DC State Beer Excise Tax Rate $0.09($ per gallon)
Washington DC State Wine Excise Tax Rate $0.30($ per gallon)

Georgetown University, Washington, DC - 14,148 Students
Howard University, Washington, DC - 10,771 Students
George Washington University, Washington, DC - 24,531 Students
American University, Washington, DC - 11,378 Students
Catholic University of America, Washington, DC - 6,148 Students
Gallaudet University, Washington, DC - 1,565 Students
Corcoran College of Art and Design, Washington, DC - 1,023 Students
Potomac College, Washington, DC - 299 Students
University of the District of Columbia, Washington, DC - 5,534 Students
Southeastern University, Washington, DC - 912 Students

Washington DC Christian Population is 28%
Washington DC Roman Catholic Population is 9.1%
Washington DC American Baptist Population is 6.8%
Washington DC Southern Baptist Population is 1.3%
Washington DC Oriental Orthodox Population is 13%
Washington DC Islam Population is 10.6%
Washington DC Judaism Population is 4.5%
Washington DC other faiths Population is 26.8%

Adams Morgan, Washington DC - Population, 17,267
American University Park, Washington DC - Population, 11,608
Anacostia, Washington DC - Population,572,059
Arboretum, Washington DC - Population, 8,733
Barnaby Woods, Washington DC - Population, 74,939
Barney Circle, Washington DC - Population, 7,920
Barry Farm, Washington DC - Population, 2,765
Bellevue, Washington DC - Population, 123,771
Benning Heights, Washington DC - Population, 70,545
Benning Ridge, Washington DC - Population, 6,236
Benning, Washington DC - Population, 11,737
Berkley, Washington DC - Population, 102,743
Bloomingdale, Washington DC - Population, 7,495
Brentwood, Washington DC - Population, 53,917
Brightwood Park, Washington DC - Population, 74,939
Brightwood, Washington DC - Population, 815
Brookland, Washington DC - Population, 2,556,598
Buena Vista, Washington DC - Population, 2195
Burleith, Washington DC - Population, 665
Burrville, Washington DC - Population, 15,796
Capitol Hill, Washington DC - Population, 17,044
Capitol View, Washington DC - Population, 29,683
Carver Langston, Washington DC - Population, 71,504
Cathedral Heights, Washington DC - Population, 73,804
Chevy Chase, Washington DC - Population, 2,043
Chinatown, Washington DC - Population, 51,579
Civic Betterment, Washington DC - Population, 4,16647
Cleveland Park, Washington DC - Population, 56,334
Colonial Village, Washington DC - Population, 2,435
Colony Hill, Washington DC - Population, 32,817
Columbia Heights, Washington DC - Population, 52,607
Congress Heights, Washington DC - Population, 35,958
Crestwood, Washington DC - Population, 2,910
Deanwood, Washington DC - Population, 48,828
Douglass, Washington DC - Population, 75,831
Dupont Circle, Washington DC - Population, 12,716
Dupont Park, Washington DC - Population, 4,989
Eastland Gardens, Washington DC - Population, 2,023
Eckington, Washington DC - Population, 16,684
Edgewood, Washington DC - Population, 23,378
Fairfax Village, Washington DC - Population, 39,395
Fairlawn, Washington DC - Population, 7,307
Forest Hills, Washington DC - Population, 70,204
Fort Davis, Washington DC - Population, 1,050
Fort Dupont, Washington DC - Population, 2,452
Fort Lincoln, Washington DC - Population, 16,461
Fort Totten, Washington DC - Population, 952
Foxhall, Washington DC - Population, 2,757
Friendship Heights, Washington DC - Population, 25,647
Garfield Heights, Washington DC - Population, 30,734
Gateway, Washington DC - Population, 29,994
Georgetown, Washington DC - Population, 4,643
GFoggy Bottom, Washington DC - Population, 51,250
Glover Park, Washington DC - Population, 29,642
Good Hope, Washington DC - Population, 4,838
Greenway, Washington DC - Population, 15,749
Hawthorne, Washington DC - Population, 100,754
Hillbrook, Washington DC - Population, 30,503
Hillcrest, Washington DC - Population, 7,106
Ivy City, Washington DC - Population, 6,536
Kalorama Triangle, Washington DC - Population, 45,380
Kenilworth, Washington DC - Population, 7,741
Kent, Washington DC - Population, 79,524
Kingman Park, Washington DC - Population, 7,605
Knox Hill, Washington DC - Population, 70,900
Langdon Park, Washington DC - Population, 5,892
LeDroit Park, Washington DC - Population, 34,158
Lincoln Heights, Washington DC - Population, 48,841
Logan Circle, Washington DC - Population, 11,614
Manor Park, Washington DC - Population, 18,428
Marshall Heights, Washington DC - Population, 23,110
Massachusetts Heights, Washington DC - Population, 73,804
Mayfair, Washington DC - Population, 44,940
McLean Gardens, Washington DC - Population, 31,625
Michigan Park, Washington DC - Population, 29,793
Mount Pleasant, Washington DC - Population, 25,946
Mount Vernon Square, Washington DC - Population, 29,259
Navy Yard, Washington DC - Population, 2,524
Naylor Gardens, Washington DC - Population, 49,899
Near Northeast, Washington DC - Population, 8,792
NoMa, Washington DC - Population, 213
North Cleveland Park, Washington DC - Population, 27,259
North Michigan Park, Washington DC - Population, 11,437
Observatory Circle, Washington DC - Population, 51,250
Park View, Washington DC - Population, 2,169
Penn Branch, Washington DC - Population, 15,524
Penn Quarter, Washington DC - Population, 51,250
Petworth, Washington DC - Population, 52,607
Pleasant Hill, Washington DC - Population, 32,837
Pleasant Plains, Washington DC - Population, 267
Potomac Heights, Washington DC - Population, 1,154
Randle Highlands, Washington DC - Population, 4,851
Riggs Park, Washington DC - Population, 74,939
River Terrace, Washington DC - Population, 49,391
Shaw, Washington DC - Population, 72,978
Shepherd Park, Washington DC - Population, 74,939
Sheridan-Kalorama, Washington DC - Population, 15,804
Shipley Terrace, Washington DC - Population, 13,867
Sixteenth Street Heights, Washington DC - Population, 52,607
Skyland, Washington DC - Population, 25,584
Southwest Federal Center, Washington DC - Population, 11,795
Southwest Waterfront, Washington DC - Population, 42,693
Spring Valley, Washington DC - Population, 25,464
Stronghold, Washington DC - Population,
Sursum Corda Cooperative, Washington DC - Population, 11,505
Takoma, Washington DC - Population, 17,299
Tenleytown, Washington DC - Population, 73,804
The Palisades, Washington DC - Population, 19,306
Trinidad, Washington DC - Population, 9,078
Truxton Circle, Washington DC - Population, 71,504
Twining, Washington DC - Population, 192
Union Station, Washington DC - Population, 68,038
Wakefield, Washington DC - Population, 24,804
Washington Highlands, Washington DC - Population, 21,495
Wesley Heights, Washington DC - Population, 47,395
West End, Washington DC - Population, 7,065
Woodland, Washington DC - Population, 61,634
Woodland-Normanstone Terrace, Washington DC - Population, 11,528
Woodley Park, Washington DC - Population, 57,444
Woodridge, Washington DC - Population, 16,056

Washington DC did not have an elected city government until the passage of the 1973 Home Rule Act. This Act is devolved certain Congressional powers over the District to a local government administered by an elected mayor. The mayor and council adopt a local budget. The District's court system is operated by the Federal government. In total, the federal government provides about 33% of the District's general revenue.

As of 2010 the District of Columbia gross product was $103.3 billion and rank was 34 in the nation. As of 2011 District of Columbia has 4 fortune 500 companies. The state economy mainly based on real estate services. The economy of District of Columbia is based on agriculture, manufacturing, mining and services. The agricultural outputs of District of Columbia are cattle, calves, eggs, broilers, wheat, hay and sweet corn. Raw material, computer and electronic devices are main outputs of District of Columbia. Coals, cement, crushed stone are the outputs of District of Columbia. Community, business, personal, finance, real estate, trading are the services of District of Columbia.

Anacostia Park - Washington, DC: The park opening hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily. The park is open everyday of the year except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Capitol Hill Parks - Washington, DC: The Capitol Hill Parks are open year-round. Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park - Potomac River, DC,MD,WV: They are collected fees. The park is open during daylight hours. Fort Dupont Park - Washington, DC: Park is open all year from dawn to dusk. There are no entrance fees. Meridian Hill Park - Washington, DC: They are colleted entrance fees. Park is open during daylight hours. National Mall & Memorial Parks - Washington, DC: There is no entrance fee. The public may visit the park 24 hours a day. Rock Creek Park - Washington, DC: There are collected entrance fees. Open 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Wednesday-Sunday except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year days.