Expat Guide to Living in Washington DC

Washington DC has one of the most international populations of any American city — the presence of the federal government, international organisations, embassies, and the World Bank and IMF creates a diplomatic and development community of significant size and diversity. Primary expat neighbourhoods include Georgetown and Dupont Circle for established international communities, Chevy Chase and Bethesda in Maryland for families prioritising international schools, and Capitol Hill and H Street NE for younger professionals. The DC Metro is one of the better US public transport systems, reducing the car dependency that plagues most American cities, though many residents in the outer suburbs still drive for practical necessity.