Waszyngton

Waszyngton is the Polish name for Washington and is used to refer to several places in the United States named after George Washington. The most prominent usages are Waszyngton, D.C., the capital city, and Waszyngton, the state in the Pacific Northwest.

Waszyngton, D.C.: A federal district located along the Potomac River, bordered by Maryland and Virginia. It is the seat of the U.S. federal government and hosts major national landmarks such as the White House, the Capitol, the Supreme Court, and the National Mall with numerous museums and monuments. The district has its own local government, but its residents are represented in Congress by a non-voting delegate.

Waszyngton (stan Waszyngton): A state in the northwestern United States, bounded by Canada to the north and by Oregon and Idaho. Its geography ranges from coastal rainforest in the west to the Cascade Range in the interior. The capital is Olympia, and the largest city is Seattle. The economy is diverse, with strengths in aerospace, technology, maritime industries, forestry, and agriculture (notably apples and hops).

Name origin and usage: Both entities are named in honor of George Washington, the first U.S. president. In Polish-language contexts, Waszyngton is the standard rendering of Washington, used in maps, media, and formal writing. The term can refer to either the capital district or the state, depending on context.