What: South by Southwest
Where: Austin, Texas
When: March 13–22
The world’s number one festival for creative types. It brings together music (including more than 1800 acts), film and new media technology for a bonanza of performances and behind-the-scenes events.See sxsw.com
Capital City: Washington D.C.Population: 301MCurrency: United States Dollar ($) (USD)Language(s): EnglishReligion(s): Protestant 52%, Roman Catholic 24%Dialling code: +1