District of Columbia · Through 2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)

D.C. Code § 1-101: Territorial area.

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Title 1. Government Organization.
Chapter 1. District of Columbia Government Development.
Subchapter I. District of Columbia Establishment.

The District of Columbia is that portion of the territory of the United States ceded by the State of Maryland for the permanent seat of government of the United States, including the river Potomac in its course through the District, and the islands therein.

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