Washington DC
The “DC” after the name of Washington, capital of the USA, stands for “District of Columbia”, the federal capital territory covering just 10 square miles (26 square km) between the states of Maryland and Virginia. It was here that the US Congress decided to establish a showcase capital city, which today rates as an internationalmore political power point. The iconic monuments and institutions of the USA are gathered here, making a holiday in Washington DC top of the list in any exploration of North America.