Did You Know These About Washington DC

From Iconic monuments to free museums to vibrant theater scene, to exquisite restaurants - There are much to discover in Chocolate City, Washington DC. DC is also termed as a workaholic capital due to the presence of many interns looking out for job opportunities. Did You Know? - Washington, DC is not a state or a city, nor it is a portion of any other state. DC is a unique "federal district."

Interesting Facts about Washington DC

• According to 2014 census, the estimated population of Washington DC is 658,893
  
  
• DC was founded in 1791
  
  
• Residents of the District are called Washingtonians
  
  
• DC's flower is American Beauty Rose
  
  
• DC's bird is Wood Thrush
  
  
• DC's tree is Scarlet Oak
  
  
• DC's song is Washington
  
  
• Motto of the District is “Justitia Omnibus,” translated as “Justice for All”
  
  
• Washington DC is named after the first American president, George Washington
  
  
• The form of government in the District is D.C. Council.
  
  
• Washington DC is desinged by Pierre Charles L’Enfant
  
  
• The major rivers of DC are  Potomac and Anacostia
  
  
• Maryland and Virginia are DC's bordering states.
  
  
• The District is sectioned into 8 Wards. These geographical regions can elect members of the DC City Council.
  
  
• The White House in DC serves as the official residence and principal office for the President of the United States.
  
  
• Grotesque of Darth Vader is visible on the Washington National Cathedral
  
  
• Humid subtropical climate is prevalent in DC
  
  
• The ethnic population of DC consists of  White, Black or African American,  Asian, non-Hispanic White and Native American Indian, Hawaiian, Alaskan or Pacific Islander.
  
  
• The district's largest industry is the federal government, followed by tourism.
  
  
• DC does not have a voting representative in Congress
  
  
• DC’s football team, are - the Washington Redskins, the Washington Capitals, Washington Wizards, DC United and Washington Mystics.
  
  
• Than any state in the US, more wine is consumed per person in the District
  
  
• An Arlington Lady is present every time a soldier is buried.
  
  
• The Library of Congress is the country's biggest library, consisting 535 miles of bookshelves.