2006-10-13 23:15:32 · 16 answers · asked by friendofb 5 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Washington, D.C.
and how far away is it from New York
2006-10-13 23:24:49 · update #1
Washington, DC is made up of land that was donated to the Federal Gov't by the State of Maryland. However, it is by legal definition not a state or part of any state. It is a Federal District with its own (nonvoting) representative in the US Congress
2006-10-13 23:24:55 · answer #1 · answered by Rafael C 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Washington is just a major and all know town and is definitely worthy send a holiday or simply visit this city. with hotelbye you'll discover more. One of the icons of Washington and the whole America could be the famous White House, the state house of the President of the United States. The house of every president except George Washington, it was originally created by James Hoban in 1792, and after being burnt down by British forces in 1814 was renewed in 1818. Even though tours of the inner offering the East, Blue, Green, and Red Rooms; the Ballroom; and the State Dining Room must certanly be reserved well ahead of time, every tourist to Washington will want to see that iconic making, at the very least from the outside. Next door to the White House are the intricate 1833 Greek Revival Treasury Building and the 1871 Executive Office Building, one of the very most striking previous government structures in Washington.
2016-12-23 00:46:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Washington is in the District of Columbia (hence the DC) and is not a state. It is federal territory and governed by the national government (i.e. it has no regional state government). Like with many other US cities, the Americans place the name of the state or territory after the name of the city (in the case Washington DC). This is primarily to identify which town/city you are talking about (I'm sure there are lots towns and cities called Washington acorss the US). Washington DC is about 3.5 -4 hours south of New York City by rail or about 40 minutes flying.
2006-10-14 05:05:40 · answer #3 · answered by Penfold 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not in any state. Washington or the District of Columbia is a Federal district authorized by the constitution Article I Section 8 to be the seat of government.
2006-10-13 23:26:09 · answer #4 · answered by Rillifane 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Americans decided that they would not have their Capital in any particular State because it would give that State a higher profile against the other states, therefore they call the area the District of Columbia.
I think you'll find that is quite a few miles from New York!
2006-10-13 23:48:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
washington dc is actually a district of columbia (hence the dc) its about 4 hours driving from New york
2006-10-14 03:04:13 · answer #6 · answered by gypsy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are you serious????
it is call school, lets see, it is covered in history and American government classes. oh yeah look at a map.......
D.C. is District of Columbia - not a state - it is a federal jurisdiction that is not and can not become a state, it does not have senators, nor a congressman (that can vote in the house). No Governor, no legislative body.
2006-10-13 23:25:53 · answer #7 · answered by mhp_wizo_93_418 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Columbia the capitol DC /district of Columbia
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2006-10-13 23:24:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
D.C. is not in a state at all. its in between virginia and something else. IT is kind of like an independent country.
2006-10-13 23:28:15 · answer #9 · answered by cougarbrooke08 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is not in any state as such. It is in the District of Columbia.
2006-10-13 23:18:28 · answer #10 · answered by JAN 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋