Why is the building in Washington D.C. called the pentagon?
Because it has five sides, five floors (above ground), five ring corridors per floor, and a five-acre central plaza. Pentagon is the name for a five-sided polygon.
Also, The Pentagon is in Virginia, not Washington DC.
How many miles is it between Washington DC and Cancun Mexico?
I just travled from DC to San Diego and my Gps said that it was 2,150 miles.
What was the state that donated land for the District of Columbia?
Virginia donated most of D.C., and Maryland donated some
What is the distance from Washington DC to Harrisonburg VA?
The driving distance is 132 miles per Map Quest. The driving time per Map Quest is 2 hours and 34 minutes.
Which president built the US Treasury building?
Andrew Jackson approved the construction of the current Treasury Building in 1836. There is a persistent legend that he built it to block the view of the Capitol from the White House, but this is a later myth. Construction continued until 1869, although it was almost stopped at one point.
How many electorrs does Washington DC have?
The number of electoral votes for each state is equal to the sum of its number of Senators and its number of Representatives. Based on the 2010 Census, Washington has 12 electoral votes.
Three monuments in Washington DC were erected in honor of what men?
Three presidential memorials are: the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, and the Jefferson Memorial. There is also a fourth memorial for Franklin Roosevelt, his memorial is has the only presidential pet to be memorialized.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Brazil?
Honolulu HI is 5 hours behind Washington DC. For instance, if Washington DC's time was 7:00 p.m., the time in Hawaii would be 2:00 p.m.
What happened to Washington DC in 1800?
On August 24, several government and public buildings were burned by an invading British army for the American sacking of York (Toronto).
Name of building which houses US defence ministry in Wshington DC?
The Pentagon
The organisation is called the US Department of Defence.
What are some things to do in Washington, D.C.?
There are a number of tourist attractions that can be viewed and parks that one could stroll through without charge in Washington, DC. One can view the White House and stroll through Anacostia Park.
Which two states gave up land to form Washington D.C.?
The states of Virginia and Maryland donated land for Washington, District of Columbia.
In 1846, Virginia took back the land it donated for Washington, D.C., so the remaining land came from Maryland.
What cities are within 300 mile radius of Washington DC?
what cities are within 500 miles of washington dc
How long will it take to drive to Tennessee from Washington?
In Bristol, VA or Bristol, TN, it's a single step. The eastbound lanes of State Street are in Tennessee; the westbound lanes of State Street are in Virginia. If you buy a pizza from Dominos and turn left out of the parking lot, you'll have crossed a state line even before you can smell the pizza.
What three regions is Washington D.C. in?
Washington DC is considered part of the following regions:
Washington DC Metro Region
Chesapeake Bay Region
Mid Atlantic Region
North East States
Boston-New York-Washington Corridor
East Coast
How many guests can the state dining room?
The State Dining Room can seat up to 140 guests, including the President, First Lady, Vice President, and the President's children.
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Can you work in Washington D.C. and still receive unemployment?
Only the state you worked in is liable for paying your unemployment benefits. It is possible to file THROUGH the DC office, but the payments would be from Mass. Your local office will assist you in this.
Is the Washington monument built with limestone?
No, it is made of marble, granite and sandstone.
It holds the records for being both the world's tallest stone structure and the world's tallest obelisk in height standing 555 feet 5⅛ inches (169.294 m)
How long is the flight from Washington DC to Ecuador?
The flight time for flights between the above places is 6 hours
This is an approximate travel time. The actual time might change depending on the flight path chosen, weather conditions, etc.
What is actual distance between Washington DC and Trenton New Jersey?
137 miles taking this route: