Washington D.C.
Washington, the capital of the USA, is set on the river Potomac, bordering Virginia and Maryland. It covers 177 km² and has 705 thousand inhabitants. The city is the seat of the federal government and of many international organisations, such as the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. It is also home to numerous museums and national monuments. The climate is temperate, with warm summers (25-30°C) and cool winters (0-5°C). The best time to visit is spring or autumn, when the weather is at its most pleasant.
