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Washington D.C.

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Washington D.C.

Lafayette Square – by https://www.gsa.gov

City Information

Washington D.C. (D.C. is abbreviated from District of Colombia) is the capitol of the United States of America. It is located eastwards of the country next to States of Virginia and Maryland on the left bank of the Potomac River. Washington, D.C. was officially founded on July 16, 1790 after the American Revolutionary War by the Constitution of the United States. The city’s name is derived from George Washington, the first US’s president. It covers the area of 177 square kilometres with approximate population of 711,511 (as of 2019), considered the country’s 22^nd most populated city. Washington D.C. is nicknamed the world’s political capitol After more than 200 years as the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C. has continuously developed in terms of area expansion, African American cultural heritage, sexual equality, the hub of lots of international organizations as well as one’s of the world’s best destinations for tourism.

Washington D.C. city map – by @EnchantedLearning.com

Climate

Washington, D.C., weather is mild compared to many parts of the United States. It has 4 seasons, including winter, spring, summer and autumn. Yearly average temperature is about 15 °C, the highest temperature is about 32 °C and the lowest temperature is about -1 °C.

	Springtime is beautiful when the flowers blossom. The weather is wonderful in the spring, and this is the busiest time of year for tourist attractions.
Washington D.C. in spring - by https://washington.org
	During the summer months, Washington, D.C., can get hot, humid and uncomfortable. Late July and most of August are a good time to stay indoors in the air conditioning.
Washington D.C. in summer - byhttps://washington.org
	Autumn is the best time of the year for outdoor recreation. The vibrant colors of the fall foliage and the cool temperatures make this a great time to walk, bike, and picnic and enjoy other outdoor activities.
Washington D.C. in Autumn - by https://seaofblush.com
	In the winter, the Washington, D.C., area gets an occasional snowstorm. The temperatures often fluctuate above freezing in the winter so we can get lots of rain or freezing rain during the colder months
Washington D.C. in winter - by https://traveltriangle.com

Time Zone: Washington D.C. USA (GMT-5)

Currency: The US Dollar (USD)

Dialing Code: +1 202

Public Airports: - Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (IATA: DCA)

- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (IATA: BWI)

- Washington Dulles International Airport (IATA: IAD)

Sources: - Government of the District of Columbia. 2018. [Online]. [20 September 2018]. Available from: https://dc.gov

- Destination DC. 2018. [Online]. [20 September 2018]. Available from: https://washington.org

- United Nations. 2018. The World's Cities in 2018. [Online]. [15 January 2019]. Available from: http://www.un.org

- Time and Date. 2019. [Online]. [22 January 2019]. Available from: https://www.timeanddate.com

- Weather in Washington, D.C.: Climate, Seasons, and Average Monthly Temperature [Online]. [7 May 2021]. Available from https://www.tripsavvy.com/washington-dc-weather-1040584

Top Attractions

White House – by https://www.whitehouse.gov


United States Capitol – by https://www.afar.com	Washington Monument – by https://th.tripadvisor.com	National Mall – by https://dcist.com	Smithsonian Institution – by https://washington.org

Sister City Agreement

- On 19 February, 1962, Mr. Walter N. Tobriner, President of Board of Commissioners of the District of Colombia, as the Honorary President, and Mr. John B. Duncan, Commissioner of the District of Columbia, as the official D.C. representative of the Washington – Bangkok Friendship Council, signed the Resolution on Sister City Affiliation between Washington D.C., the United States of America and Bangkok, the Kingdom of Thailand at Washington D.C.

- On 15 July, 2002, Mr. Anthony A. William, Mayor of Washington D.C. Mr. Samak Sundaravej, Governor of Bangkok signed the Reaffirmation Agreement between Washington D.C., the United States of America and Bangkok, the Kingdom of Thailand at Washington D.C.

- On 18 May 2012 Mr. Vincent C. Gray, Mayor of Washington D.C. and M.R. Sukhumbhand Paribatra, Governor signed the Resolution on the Reaffirmation Agreement for Sister City Affiliation between Washington D.C., the United States of America and Bangkok, the Kingdom of Thailand at Washington D.C.

Leader: Miss Muriel Bowser, Mayor of Washington D.C. (as of 2021)

Website: http://www.dc.gov

Agreement details : Resolution on Sister City Affiliation

Download : Reaffirmation 1962 Reaffirmation 2002 Sister City Affiliation - Eng Sister City Affiliation - Thai

Consequences Activities after Signing on the Agreement:

No.	Date	Activities	Venue	Link Pictures/Video album
1	5 - 8 December 1962	An exhibition introducing Thailand in order to celebrate His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s 35^th birthday	Washington, D.C.
2	3 - 5 July 1963	A historical exhibition of Washington D.C.	Bangkok
3	4 July 1963	A bronze bell (height of 130 cm x 70 cm in diameter) was delivered to Washington, D.C. as a present from Bangkokians to the people of Washington D.C.	Washington D.C.
4	18 - 30 April 1983	Sister City Exhibition had been set up in order to celebrate Rattanakosin Bicentential. Then, Admiral Thiam Makaranon, Governor of Bangkok sent a wood crafted Giant Swing and Flag of Bangkok as souvenirs to Mayor of Washington D.C.	Washington D.C
5	18 - 21 June 1983	Dr. Ann Kinney, Advisor to Mayor of Washington, D.C. visited Bangkok to pay a courtesy call on Admiral Thiam Makaranon, Governor of Bangkok. On this occasion, the Governor gave a book ‘Rattanakosin Bicentennial’ as a souvenir to the Mayor.	Bangkok
6	2 August 1983	Mayor of Washington, D.C. gave Ministry of Foreign Affairs a book written of Washington, D.C.’s city information in order to give Governor of Bangkok as a souvenir.	Bangkok
7	19 - 22 May 1984	Mr. Marian Berry Junior, Mayor of Washington, D.C. and a group of the city delegation had an official visit to Thailand as the BMA’s guests.	Bangkok
8	13 - 20 September 1986	A group of Thai classical dance performers participated in Royal Pacific Cultural Exchange Program in order to cultural exchange between the two cities.	Washington D.C.
9	28 November - 6 December 1986	The delegation and a group of dramatic dance performers from Washington, D.C. visited Bangkok and performed in order to cultural exchange between the two sisters cities.	Bangkok
10	12 - 15 July 2002	Mr. Samak Sundaravej, Governor of Bangkok together with a group of the BMA Administers and Thai classical dancers visited Washington D.C. to participate in Thai Week and signed the Reaffirmation Agreement between Washington D.C. and Bangkok.	Washington D.C.
11	3 - 9 March 2008	Mr. Apirak Kosayodhin, Governor of Bangkok together with a group of the BMA Administrators and officials paid a courtesy call on Mayor of Washington D.C. and attended a seminar discussing on global warming invited by Clinton Foundation.	Washington D.C.
12	4 - 8 March 2009	Mrs. Banasopit Mekvichai, Deputy Governor of Bangkok attended Washington International Renewable Energy Conference (WIREC 2008) and paid a courtesy call on Vice Mayor of Washington D.C.	Washington, D.C.
13	23 - 31 March 2009	A group of three representatives of Washington, D.C. visited Bangkok in order to participate in Bangkok Sister City Youth Program 2009.	Bangkok
14	January 2011	M.R. Sukhumbhand Paribatra, Governor of Bangkok sent an official letter to congratulate Mr. Vincent C. Gray on the occasion that he was elected as the new Mayor of Washington, D.C.
15	23 - 31 March 2011	A group of five representatives of Washington, D.C. visited Bangkok to participate in Bangkok Sister City Youth Program 2011.	Bangkok
16	29 March - 6 April 2012	A representative of Washington, D.C. visited Bangkok to participate in Bangkok Sister City Youth Program 2012.	Bangkok
17	13 - 20 May 2012	M.R. Sukhumbhand Paribatra, Governor of Bangkok and a group of the BMA Administrators visited Washington, D.C. to sign the Resolution on the Reaffirmation Agreement for Sister City Affiliation to celebrate the 50^th anniversary of Bangkok- Washington D.C. sister city relations.	Washington D.C.
18	17 – 24 July 2013	M.R. Sukhumbhand Paribatra, Governor of Bangkok and a group of the BMA Administrators visited Washington, D.C. to participate in the Thai Village Fair	Washington D.C.
19	April 2018	BMA International Affairs Office was contacted about the invitation to attend the Concert in Celebration of the 185^th Anniversary of Thai – US Diplomatic Relations (postponed).

As of May 2021