Quick Facts (Adapted from the New Ben’s Guide to Government)
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| Capital City: | Washington, D.C. is the capital of the United States of America |
| Motto: | Justitia Omnibus (Justice for all) |
| Origin of District’s Name: |
Named after George Washington and Christopher Columbus. |
| Location: | Between Virginia and Maryland on the Potomac River |
| Land Area: | 68 sq. mi. |
| District’s Bird: | Wood Thrush |
| District’s Flower: | American Beauty Rose |
| District’s Song: | The Star-Spangled Banner |
| District’s Tree: | Scarlet Oak |
| E-mail Your Delegate: | U.S. House: 111th Congress Or look up your Delegate in the Congressional Directory database! |
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