50 STATES IN USA

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District of Columbia

• Construction of the Washington began in 1792, and inaugurated in 1800, the same year that became the U.S. capital. Washington was named after the first American President, George Washington, while the term District of Columbia derives from an ancient poetic name of the United States, Columbia. Washington is divided in four quadrants, divided by four long streets. These streets run Capitol Washington, and are named North Capitol Street, South Capitol Street, East Capitol Street and West Capitol Street.

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