why washington +dc, why is there the word district of columbia in it? could somebody explain it, please, in a layman's explanation.
2007-01-22 04:10:19 · 4 answers · asked by get_xed 1 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Washington, D.C.
Washington is its own separate territory or district and is not part of any US state. A lot of world capitals (Mexico City, New Delhi, etc.) in countries made up of states or provinces have their own capital or federal district. In the US, all areas have a two-letter abbreviation that is standardized for the mail. In the case of Washington, it is DC for District of Columbia.
2007-01-22 04:17:35 · answer #1 · answered by elf2002 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it is often confused with Washington State (like Seattle), even though they are on opposite coasts. And it is "district of columbia" because it is a separate district that is not part of any state.
2007-01-22 15:36:01 · answer #2 · answered by Mike R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They didn't want to have the capital in one state because it could start some big disputes (sort of like the Civil War)
2007-01-24 10:03:31 · answer #3 · answered by Kate M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should have your answer here....
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington,_DC
2007-01-22 12:18:03 · answer #4 · answered by goldo_75 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋