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| Washington, D.C. is the capital city and administrative district of the ], named after the first president, ]. Typically, it is simply called ''Washington''. | Washington, D.C. is the capital city and administrative district of the ], named after the first president, ]. Typically, it is simply called ''Washington''. The | ||
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Washington, D.C. is the capital city and administrative district of the United States, named after the first president, George Washington. Typically, it is simply called Washington. The
land for Washington, D.C. was given to the federal government by the
states of Virginia and Maryland. In the mid-19th century, the area
south of the Potomac was returned to Virginia.
D.C. stands for District of Columbia.
Washington is the home of numerous national landmarks and is a popular tourist destination. Landmarks include:
Washington is also known for an excellent public transportation
system known as the Washington Metro.