I am a city that is not the largest in my country, yet I hold the seat of power. My name is often confused with a famous river. What city am I?
Category: Geography · Difficulty: hard
Hint: I'm located between two states and have a famous monument.
Answer
Washington
Explanation
Washington D.C. is the capital of the USA but is not the largest city; it's often confused with the Potomac River.
This is a hard geography riddle — a tricky one that takes a little thought. The answer is Washington.
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