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Back to US States Page District of Columbia Capital: D.C. Population: 563,384 (source: 2003 Census estimate) Largest City: District of Columbia State Symbols State Nickname: State Slogan: The American Experience; Taxation without Representation; also on its license plate; (formerly) Celebrate & Discover State Motto: Justice for all State flower: American Beauty Rose State bird: Wood Thrush State fish: State tree: Scarlot Oak State mammal: State foods: Fun Facts About District of Columbia The official name is Washington, D.C. The Washington is after George Washington and the C (Columbia) is after Christopher Columbus. The flag of D.C. was based off of George Washinton's family's coat of arms. Washington, D.C. is home to the Smithsonian Museums. The District of Columbia has many famous buildings including the White House, the US Capital, the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Memorial, and the Jefferson Memorial. Becoming a State Date admitted: Number admitted: Prior Name: Postal Abbreviation: The Geography of District of Columbia Total Size: 61 sq. miles (source: 2003 Census) Geographical Low Point: Potomac River at Sea Level (source: U.S. Geological Survey) Geographical High Point: Central Point: Located approx. at Fourth and L Streets N.W. (source: U.S. Geological Survey) Counties: 0 (source: National Association of Counties) Back to US States Page Back to Geography Home Page

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