- Washington, D.C. is the capital of the United States.
- The map shows all 50 states and their respective capitals.
- Alaska and Hawaii are shown in insets as they are not contiguous with the mainland.
- State boundaries are clearly marked, and each state is labeled with its name and capital city.
- Major bodies of water such as the Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, and Great Lakes are labeled.
- Surrounding countries like Canada and Mexico are also indicated on the map.
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