Washington, D.C. is located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States at 38°53′42″N 77°02′11″W / 38.89500°N 77.03639°W , the coordinates of the Zero Milestone, on The Ellipse. According to the United States Census Bureau See more

The topography of Washington, D.C. is highly similar to the physical geography of much of Maryland. The city has three significant natural … See more

Washington, D.C. was created to serve as the national capital from its inception. The Residence Act of 1790 required that the capital's territory would be located along the See more

Washington, D.C. is divided into eight wards and 37 Advisory Neighborhood Commissions (ANCs) within these wards. The total number of named neighborhoods is 127. The ANCs … See more

Washington, D.C., is located in the humid subtropical climate zone (Köppen climate classification: Cfa), exhibiting four distinct seasons. Its climate is typical of the mid-Atlantic states. … See more

To preserve the grandeur of the National Mall, the White House, the Capitol, and various other key locations, the entire city is subject to strict … See more

The District of Columbia is bordered by various cities, towns, villages, and unincorporated CDPs in Maryland and Virginia. Following is … See more