Washington, D.C., U.S. capital city
Washington, D.C., formally known as the District of Columbia, is the capital of the United States and houses all three branches of the US Federal Government.
Designed by Pierre Charles L’Enfant, it was established on July 16, 1790.
The city is known for its museums and historical landmarks such as the Smithsonian Institution and Washington Monument.
It's called D.C. (District of Columbia) to differentiate it from the state of Washington on the west coast.
Unlike states, the residents of D.C. do not have voting representation in Congress.
Location: District of Columbia
Inception: July 16, 1790
Population: 689545
Elevation above the sea: 72 m
Website: dc.gov
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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Washington, D.C., formally known as the District of Columbia, is the capital of the United States and houses all three branches of the US Federal Government.
The United States Congress is the bicameral legislature of the federal government of the United States, consisting of two chambers: the Senate and the House of Representatives.
The White House is the official residence and workplace of the President of the United States.
The Pentagon is the headquarters of the United States Department of Defense.
The United States Capitol is a monument, a working office building, and one of the most recognizable symbols of representative democracy in the world.
The Washington Monument is the world's tallest stone structure and obelisk.
Arlington National Cemetery is a United States military cemetery in Arlington County, Virginia.
The Library of Congress, situated in Washington D.C., is one of the largest libraries in the world.
Number One Observatory Circle is the official residence of the Vice President of the United States.
The Lincoln Memorial is an American national monument built to honor the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln.
The Resolute Desk is a large, nineteenth-century partners' desk used by several presidents of the United States in the White House Oval Office.
