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District of Columbia

District of the ‌United States
Flag Coat of arms
Location of Washington, D.C.
Capital Washington
Status District
Mayor
- From 2011 Vincent C. Gray
Legislature Council of the District of Columbia
History
July 16, 1790 Established
Area 177.0 km²
Population
- 2010 601,723
 Density 3,399.5/km²
Flag of None Maryland
Flag of None Virginia
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The District of Columbia is the territory that houses Washington, the federal capital of the United States. The name Washington, D.C. is commonly used to refer to the capital and to distinguish it from the U.S. state of Washington.


Mayor

  • Vincent C. Gray () (January 2, 2011 - )



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Neighbouring Nations

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