Washington

In 1790 Congress chose an area donated by Maryland as the seat of their new government. In 1800, they moved to the new city, named after the first president George Washington.

Today, Washington is more than just the political center of the United States. The city offers visitors a large number of impressive museums, memorials and monuments such as the 555-foot-tall Washington Monument.

Washington

In 1790 Congress chose an area donated by Maryland as the seat of their new government. In 1800, they moved to the new city, named after the first president George Washington.

Today, Washington is more than just the political center of the United States. The city offers visitors a large number of impressive museums, memorials and monuments such as the 555-foot-tall Washington Monument.

Washington facts
Country: United States of America
District: Columbia
Currency: US Dollar (USD)
Language: English
Population:
city: 689,545 (2020)
metro: 5,582,170 (2010)
Timezone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)

US Capitol

The US Capitol houses the legislative branch of the American government. The Senate occupies the building’s…

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White House

The White House has been the official residence of every President of the United States except…

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Lincoln Memorial

The Lincoln Memorial is a monument honoring the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln….

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Union Station

Union Station is the main railway station in Washington. It was constructed between 1907 and 1908…

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National Cathedral

The classical Gothic style of Washington’s National Cathedral makes it look as if this magnificent structure…

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National Mall

The National Mall or ‘The Mall’ is a long strip of green surrounded by museums and…

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Tidal Basin

The Tidal Basin is a man-made inlet in Washington D.C., that is the setting of some…

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