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Washington D.C. 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.
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Washington D.C. 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 Southwest Southeast
How to Get There Driving time 18 hours, 20 minutes Flying time 3 hours, 30 minutes
DC Statistics • Population 572,000 – about the same as Halifax. • Male 47% and Female 53%. • White people 31%, Black people 60%, and Hispanic people 8%.
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.
References • http://www.google.ca/imghp?hl=en&tab=wi&q=