By: Payton

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Washington D.C.

• By Payton

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History

• In 1790 President Washington selected land for a
  place for the government.
• chose land from Maryland and Virginia.
• Pierre LEnfant took the 100 square mile area and
  made it into the city of Washington D.C.

President Washington
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Location

• South of Maryland
• North of Virginia
• 67 square miles divided into quadrants with US
  Capitol Building in the center

Northwest
Northeast
Southeast
Southwest
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How to Get There
Driving time 18 hours, 20 minutes Flying time 3
hours, 30 minutes
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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.

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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
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Sports

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

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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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References

• http//www.google.ca/imghp?hlentabwiq