Washington D.C. is the capitol of the United States. The states of Maryland and Virginia donated land to form the federal district, however Congress returned the Virginia portion in 1846. As permitted by the U. S. Constitution, the District is under the exclusive jurisdiction of the United States Congress and therefore not part of any U.S. state.
Washington, D.C., had an estimated population of 617,996 in 2011, the 25th most populist place in the United States. The population in 2011 represents a 2.7% increase as compared to the 2010 census. The increase continues a growth trend which started in 2000, after a long period of decline.
The gross product of the Washington Metropolitan Area was $425 billion in 2010, making it the the fourth largest metropolitan economy in the United States. The federal government represents about 29% of the jobs in Washington D. C.
Many organizations such as law firms, independent contractors (both defense and civilian), non-profit organizations, lobbying firms, trade unions, industry trade groups, and professional associations have their headquarters in or near D.C. to be close to the federal government.
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