By: Payton

History• In 1790 President Washington selected land for a

place for the government.

• chose land from Maryland and Virginia.

• Pierre L’Enfant took the 100 square mile area and made it into the city of Washington D.C.

President Washington

Location

• South of Maryland

• North of Virginia

• 67 square miles divided into quadrants with US Capitol Building in the center

Northwest Northeast

SoutheastSouthwest

Driving time 18 hours, 20 minutesFlying time 3 hours, 30 minutes

How to Get There

• Population 572,000 – about the same as Halifax.• Male 47% and Female 53%.• White people 31%, Black people 60%, and Hispanic people 8%.

DC Statistics

Tourist Attractions• White House – where the President

of U.S.A, George Bush, lives.• World War II Memorial - place to

remember men who fought in World War Two.

• U.S Capital Building – the government works there

• Lincoln Memorial – a place that celebrates great accomplishments in the country

World War 11 Monument

World War 11 Memorial

Lincoln Memorial

Sports

• NHL – Washington Capitals – MCI Center• MLB – Washington Nationals – RFK Stadium• NFL – Washington Redskins – Fed Ex Field• NBA – Washington Wizards – MCI Center

Conclusion

I picked this topic because I had such a good time visiting my friend Ryan who moved there. I enjoyed seeing Ryan and attending an NHL and NFL game.

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