Legal Definitions - National Capital Region

NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION

The National Capital Region (NCR) refers to the District of Columbia and six nearby counties: Montgomery and Prince George's in Maryland, and Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, and Arlington in Virginia.

• The White House, the Capitol Building, and the Lincoln Memorial are all located in the National Capital Region.
• The National Mall, which is home to many famous monuments and museums, is also part of the NCR.

These examples illustrate how the National Capital Region is a specific geographic area that includes important landmarks and government buildings in and around Washington, D.C. It is an important region for politics, history, and tourism.