Washington DC: Getting Acquainted
District of Columbia: Getting Acquainted
The District of Columbia, commonly referred to as Washington, D.C., is located on the east coast of the United States, bordered by Maryland and Virginia. It is a federal district, not a state, and is governed by a locally elected mayor and council, though Congress retains ultimate authority. The population of the District of Columbia is approximately 700,000 residents.
The District was established in 1790 through the Residence Act, which authorized the creation of a capital city along the Potomac River. It was formed from land donated by Maryland and Virginia, though the Virginia portion was later returned. Washington, D.C. has since served as the seat of all three branches of the U.S. federal government and a symbol of American democracy.
- The capital of the District of Columbia is Washington, D.C. itself, serving as the nation's capital and home to key federal institutions.
- Major industries include government, education, tourism, and professional services such as law, public policy, and media.
- Tourists visit D.C. for its historic monuments, national museums, political landmarks, and rich cultural institutions.
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