Leafy street on the north east side of DC

Smithsonian Immersion and DC

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July 29th 2005
My expectations of Washington DC have totally been surpassed. Being the capital I had pictured a place dominated by politics. It clearly goes well beyond this and offers to many a great place to live. Compared to many other cities it is not cheap, but seem comparable with Sydney. My favourite place so far is the Smithsonian Institute. First of all the institute is not just one building but seve ... read more

North America » United States » District of Columbia » Washington

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more