Washington DC
Washington DC: Fast Facts
Capital of the United States of America
Official Name: Washington, District of Columbia
Postal Abbreviation: DC
Location: Between Virginia and Maryland along the Potomac River
Land Area: Originally 100 sq. mi. taken from the states of Virginia and Maryland, today approximately 68 sq. mi. after the land south of the Potomac River was returned to Virginia
Nickname: Capital City
Major Airports: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
GPS: Latitude 38.88N; Longitude -77.03W
Climate: Humid subtropical with hot, humid summers, and cool winters with occasional snowfall
Time Zone: EST (GMT -5)
Area Codes: 202
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