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Washington, Federal district on the Potomac River, United States

The capital district extends across 68 square miles between Maryland and Virginia, featuring a grid pattern of streets intersected by diagonal avenues.

Congress established the federal territory in 1790, selecting land from Maryland and Virginia to create a permanent location for the national government.

The National Mall contains multiple free admission Smithsonian museums that showcase American art, history, science, and technological achievements.

Three major airports, Ronald Reagan National, Dulles International, and Baltimore-Washington International, serve the metropolitan region with domestic and global connections.

The Library of Congress maintains the largest collection of books in the world, with more than 171 million items across 470 languages.

Location: Rappahannock County

Elevation above the sea: 208 m

GPS coordinates: 38.71280,-78.15940

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:42

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