MAJOR U.S. CITIES
Review information about Washington, D.C.
This section provides information about Washington,
D.C. for international patients visiting the United States of America
for health care and medical treatment.
WASHINGTON, D.C.
The political heart and soul of the United States, Washington,
D.C. is one of the most popular destinations in the country. Visitors
from all parts of the world flock to the U.S. capitol to experience America
past and present, and the many historical sites, monuments and other attractions
in the city's northwest quadrant keep tourists busy year round.
POPULATION
7,206,517*
RANK (IN TERMS OF POPULATION)
4*
TRANSPORTATION
Dulles International Airport
31 miles west of downtown
703-661-2730
National Airport
4 miles south of downtown
703-419-8000
AVERAGE TEMPERATURES (¼F)
Dec - Feb: 33
Mar - May: 53
Jun - Aug: 74
Sep - Nov: 56
ATTRACTIONS
Library of Congress ÑÑ 202-707-5000
Lincoln & Jefferson Memorials ÑÑ 202-426-6841
The Pentagon ÑÑ 703-695-1776
Smithsonian Institution ÑÑ 202-357-2700
U.S. Capitol ÑÑ 202-225-6827
Vietnam Veterans Memorial ÑÑ 202-634-1568
Washington Monument ÑÑ 202-426-6841
White House ÑÑ 202-456-1414
Other Online Washington, DC Resources
District of Columbia
Chamber of Commerce
The
District: Guide to Washington D.C.
Washington,
D.C.
* includes Washington and Baltimore
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