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Olympia, city, capital of Washington, U.S., seat (1852) of Thurston county, on Budd Inlet and Capitol Lake (at the south end of Puget Sound), at the mouth of the Deschutes River, 29 miles (47 km) southwest of Tacoma.
- Is Washington DC is a city or a state?
- Which state is Washington DC belong to?
- Is Washington DC and Washington state the same?
- Why is DC called DC?
- Why is DC not in Washington?
- What is the nickname for Washington?
- What is the capital of Hartford?
- Is DC in Maryland or Virginia?
- Are there 2 Washingtons in USA?
Is Washington DC is a city or a state?
Washington, D.C., remains a territory, not a state, and since 1974 it has been governed by a locally elected mayor and city council over which Congress retains the power of veto.
Which state is Washington DC belong to?
Washington, DC, isn't a state; it's a district. DC stands for District of Columbia. Its creation comes directly from the US Constitution, which provides that the district, "not exceeding 10 Miles square," would "become the Seat of the Government of the United States."
Is Washington DC and Washington state the same?
Washington DC, as most of us know, is the capital of the United States of America. The abbreviation DC stands for District of Columbia. Washington, however, which is also referred to as Washington State, is one of the states of the United States.
Why is DC called DC?
Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. The new federal territory was named District of Columbia to honour explorer Christopher Columbus, and the new federal city was named for George Washington.
Why is DC not in Washington?
The U.S. Constitution provides for a federal district under the exclusive jurisdiction of Congress; the district is therefore not a part of any U.S. state (nor is it one itself).
What is the nickname for Washington?
The U.S. Mint's bicentennial commemorative quarter for Washington state features a leaping salmon, Mount Rainier, western hemlocks (the state tree), Washington's nickname; "The Evergreen State," and the date Washington became the 42nd state: 1889.
What is the capital of Hartford?
Hartford, capital of Connecticut and city coextensive with the town (township) of Hartford, Hartford county, U.S., in the north-central part of the state. It is a major industrial and commercial centre and a port at the head of navigation on the Connecticut River, 38 miles (61 km) from Long Island Sound.
Is DC in Maryland or Virginia?
WASHINGTON, D.C. Washington DC is not one of the 50 states. But it's an important part of the U.S. The District of Columbia is our nation's capital. Congress established the federal district from land belonging to the states of Maryland and Virginia in 1790.
Are there 2 Washingtons in USA?
Re: Is Washington DC the same as Washington State The Coast? Washington DC is on the east coast, Washington State is about 3,000 miles away on the west coast. DC is where our president resides. 2.
