What is the Capital of United States?
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
The capital city of United States is Washington, D.C.. United States is located in North America, North America, with a population of 340,110,988. The official currency is the United States dollar and the primary language spoken is English.
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Capital of United States — FAQ
What is the capital of United States?
The capital of United States is Washington, D.C..
Is Washington, D.C. the largest city in United States?
No — while Washington, D.C. is the capital, the largest city in United States is New York City.
What country is Washington, D.C. in?
Washington, D.C. is the capital city of United States.
What continent is Washington, D.C. in?
Washington, D.C., the capital of United States, is located in North America.
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