Washington, D.C. is the capital of the United States of America and the center of the national government. Planning and building the capital was one of the government's first jobs. The buildings in the capital belong to everyone in the United States.
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Fast facts about Washington D.C.
Official Bird is the Wood Thrush.
Official Flower is the American Beauty Rose
Official Tree is the Scarlet Oak
Motto: Justitia Omnibus (Justice for All)
Area of Washington D.C. and Location
The area of Washington D.C. is 68.2 square miles. Washington D.C. is located at 38.90N 77.05W
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