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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.