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What is the capital of the United States?

Washington, D.C.

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  1. New York City
  2. Philadelphia
  3. Washington, D.C. ✔

Why: Washington, D.C. is the nation's capital. New York City and Philadelphia are big, historic cities, but they are not the capital today.

Huh, didn't know that: This is the first question in the Symbols section of the 2025 civics test.

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Answer: Washington, D.C.. Washington, D.C. is the nation's capital. New York City and Philadelphia are big, historic cities, but they are not the capital today.

  1. USCIS M-1778 (09/25), 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version) www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/questions-and-answers/2025-Civics-Test-128-Questions-and-Answers.pdf
    What is the capital of the United States? Washington, D.C.
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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