Washington, D.C., officially known as the District of Columbia and often referred to simply as Washington or D.C., serves as the capital city and federal district of the United States. Located on the Potomac River, it lies across from Virginia and is bordered by Maryland to the north and east. The city is named after George Washington, the first president of the United States, while the district's name, Columbia, is derived from the female personification of the nation.

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