Washington, D.C. statehood: a geographical analysis.

There have been calls to turn Washington, DC, into a state to address its lack of political autonomy and representation in Congress. The viability of statehood is examined from a economic-geographical perspective.

Citizens of the District of Columbia have long argued that they have been unfairly treated by the federal government because of the city's unique history. Their major complaints are the lack of political autonomy and the need for representation in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. Statehood would immediately nullify these major grievances.

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