Georgetown University

• State: DC
• Country: United States
  WASHINGTON, D.C. ("DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA") is the capital of the United States of America and located on the eastern banks of the Potomac River, which separates it from Virginia to the southwest, its boundaries make it a 68-square-mile, 177-square-kilometer, enclave carved from Maryland. GEORGETOWN, Washington's most exclusive and picturesque residential area, laid out in 1750, pre dates the formation of the district. Located northwest of the junction of the Potomac River and Rock Creek, 1 mile (.6km) northwest of the the White House. In 1871 it was merged into the District, and in 1878 it was annexed to the city. Georgetown is designated a national historic district. Popualtion: Washington D. D., 606,900; Washington Metropolitan Area, 3,923,574. Flight times: : Chicago-2 hrs., London-6.5 hrs., NY.-.75 hrs., Miami-2 hrs., San Francisco 5.5 hrs., Tokyo-15 hrs. WEATHER Average mean temperature: 55 F (14° C),Days of sunshine: 200 days, Annual precipitation: 39.5 inches. Average Daily High/Low Temperature: • March - May: 66°f / 45°f, 19°c / 9°c • June - Aug.: 87°f / 67°f, 30°c / 19°f • Sept. - Nov.: 69°f / 50°f, 20°c / 11°c • Dec. - Feb.: 45° / 29°f, 9°c / -1°c Click for a current weather forecast for Washington DC. VISITOR INFORMATION 800 368 9000 www.dcconvention.com 900 9th St. NW, Washington D.C. 20001. TRANSPORTATION Wahington is served by 3 major airports: Ronald Reagan National Airport http://www.metwashairports.com/National Washington Dulle