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Washington, D.C. (Capital of the United States)

Washington, D. C. is the only US city that is not part of a State.
Maryland and Virginia donated the land that became Washington, D.C.

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Some of Washington, D.C.'s Top Tourist Attractions:

 Ford's Theatre
National Zoological Park
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Lincoln Memorial
Washington National Cathedral
National Air and Space Museum
National Gallery of Art
Franciscan Monastery
Albert Einstein Memorial
Jefferson Memorial

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State Facts:

Washington, D.C. Convention & Tourism Corporation:
800-422-8644
http://www.Washington.org

Capital: It is the capital of the
United States.

Population: 572,059

Mayor: Anthony Williams
(to January 2007) (D).

Entered the Union: February 21, 1871 (as a municipal corporation)

Motto: Justitia omnibus (Justice to all)

Flower: American Beauty rose

Bird: Wood Thrush

Sports Teams: Washington Wizards (Basketball); Washington Redskins (Football); Washington Capitals (Hockey)

Origin of Name: The district is named after Christopher Columbus

Major Industries: Federal government, tourism (these two are virtually the entire economic base of the city)

Historical Sites and Points of Interest: Numerous sites associated with the history of the United States, including the Washington, Jefferson and Lincoln Memorials; the Smithsonian Institution (including the National Gallery of Art and the National Air and Space Museum; and the National Archives

Bordering States: Washington D.C. borders Virginia and Maryland