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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>'''Washington, D.C.''', formally the '''District of Columbia''' and also known as '''D.C.''' or just '''Washington''', is the capital city of the [[United States]]. It is located on the east coast of the U.S., bordering the states of [[Maryland]] and [[Virginia]]. <br />
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== History ==<br />
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Washington, D.C. was founded on July 16, 1790, and it became the U.S. capital in 1800. The city was named after [[George Washington]], the first President of the United States. The term "D.C." stands for "District of Columbia," which refers to the federal district where the city is located.<br />
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== Government ==<br />
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As the nation's capital, Washington, D.C. is the center of all three branches of the U.S. federal government. The [[White House]], the official residence and workplace of the President, the [[United States Capitol]], where the [[United States Congress]] meets, and the [[Supreme Court of the United States]] are all located in D.C.<br />
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== Geography ==<br />
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Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. The city has a total area of 68.34 square miles, of which 61.05 square miles is land and 7.29 square miles is water. The [[Potomac River]] flows through the District.<br />
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== Culture ==<br />
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Washington, D.C. is home to numerous national landmarks and is a popular tourist destination. The [[National Mall]] is a large, open park in downtown Washington between the Lincoln Memorial and the United States Capitol. The city is also home to many museums and galleries, such as the [[Smithsonian Institution]].<br />
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== Cuisine ==<br />
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The cuisine of Washington, D.C. reflects its cosmopolitan nature. The city is known for a variety of foods, including its own style of pizza, the [[jumbo slice]], half-smoke sausages, and a wide range of international cuisines.<br />
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== Education ==<br />
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Washington, D.C. is home to many colleges and universities, including [[George Washington University]], [[Georgetown University]], and [[Howard University]]. The city's public school system, the [[District of Columbia Public Schools]], is one of the largest in the country.<br />
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== Sports ==<br />
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Washington, D.C. is home to several professional sports teams, including the [[Washington Nationals]] (MLB), [[Washington Capitals]] (NHL), [[Washington Wizards]] (NBA), and [[Washington Football Team]] (NFL).<br />
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