2008 civics test · Question 94 of 100 · Geography★ 65/20 question
What is the capital of the United States?
In Chinese 美国的首都是哪里？
Official answer
- Washington, D.C.华盛顿特区（Washington, D.C.）
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Why this is the answer
The capital of the United States is Washington, D.C. 'D.C.' stands for District of Columbia, a federal district that is not part of any state. It is home to the White House, the U.S. Capitol where Congress meets, and the Supreme Court. Do not confuse it with Washington State on the West Coast.
Also on the 2025 test as question 119
Source: USCIS 100 Civics Questions (PDF)