The capital of the USA in Washington , D . C .,isn`t it ? What do the letters D . C ....

Question

The capital of the USA in Washington , D . C .,isn`t it ? What do the letters D . C . stand for ? Why do people say "Washington , D . C. " when they speak about the US capital ?

Answer 1

Yes, Washington D.C. D.C. stand for District Columbia. Because there is a state named Washington.