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Quick Facts: Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. is neither a state nor territory,
but has a government that resembles both.
| Capital City: |
Washington, D.C. is the capital of the United States of America |
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| Motto: |
Justitia Omnibus (Justice for all) |
Origin of
District's Name: |
Named after George Washington and Christopher Columbus. |
| Location: |
Between Virginia and Maryland on the Potomac River |
| Land Area: |
68 sq. mi. |
| District's Bird: |
Wood Thrush |
| District's Flower: |
American Beauty Rose |
| District's Song: |
The Star-Spangled Banner |
| District's Tree: |
Scarlet Oak |
| E-mail your Congressperson: |
U.S. House: 111th Congress
U.S. Senate: 111th Congress Or look up your Congressperson in the Congressional Directory database! |
  
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