Have you ever wondered why Washington, D.C., the capital of the USA, isn’t in any state? 🇺🇸 🤔 While it might look like it’s part of Maryland or Virginia, it’s actually in the District of Columbia - a special federal zone unlike any other! 📜 Let’s go back to 1790, it was decided to create a brand-new capital named after George Washington. 🏛️ To make this happen, land was given by Maryland and Virginia. But instead of attaching it to a state, they formed an independent territory to ensure neutrality and prevent any state from holding too much power. ⚖️ The result? A city where only Congress has full authority over its laws! 💼 Today, the District of Columbia stands as a unique and iconic part of American history - a city that’s neither a state nor part of one! ✨ Fun Fact: Did you know that D.C.’s original borders included parts of both Maryland and Virginia? 🗺️

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