Washington DC

Washington DC Fast Facts

• State Abbreviation (Postal Code): DC

• Time Zone(s): Eastern Standard (GMT -5)

• State Nickname(s): N/A

• State Capital: N/A

• Largest City: N/A

• Major Airports: None in top 50

• Highest Point: Point Reno (409 ft.)

• Lowest Point: Sea Level (Potomac River)

• Land Area: 0,068 sq. mi. (US rank: 52)

• Population (2010): 601,723 (US rank: 51)

• Major League Sports Teams: MLB: Washington Nationals; NBA: Washington Wizards; NHL: Washington Capitals; MLS: D. C. United

• State Government Website: DC.gov

• State Tourism Website: Washington.org

• Date Admitted to Union (Order): N/A; it was founded on July 16th, 1790

Washington

• District Flag: Three red stars over two horizontal bands of red on a field of white.

Washington DC Trivia

• The official name is simply "District of Columbia".

• Washington D.C. is the capital of the United States.

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