Washington D.C. is a lively, diverse and sophisticated city encompassing people from all walks of life. Rich in history and culture, our nation's capitol is about more than just politics. Residents of The District of Columbia enjoy a flourishing economy, esteemed educational facilities, an extremely efficient transportation network, and the nation's largest collection of educational and entertaining monuments, museums, and numerous other historic destinations.

A prominent communications and technology hub, D.C. boasts five metro rail lines and a widespread bus route infrastructure to take suburban commuters and visitors alike to and from work or sight seeing adventures. Having experienced a somewhat recent culinary arts renaissance, Washington D.C. today is home to some of the finest dining around. A wealth of eateries, shopping centers, theaters, galleries, parks, fitness facilities and other forms of recreation and leisure locations make the capitol's metropolitan area a popular destination from places near and far.

Several continuing education opportunities exist in and around D.C. as well, including Bowie State College, George Mason University and the University of Maryland, among others. Nearly 600,000 residents take pride in calling Washington D.C. home. World-class sports, entertainment, transportation, history and diversity are just some of the things that make the quality of life here so ideal.