Washington, D.C.

Washington is the capital of the United States of America. It is located in the District of Columbia. The district is named in honour of Columbus, the discoverer of America.

Washington was founded in 1791. It is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. There are many parks, wide streets and impressive buildings. In the centre of the city, there is Capitol Park, where visitors can see the Capitol, the home of the American Congress.

Many visitors come to Washington to see the White House. It is the oldest public structure in the capital, built in 1799. The White House is the official residence of the President of the United States. There are more than hundred rooms in the White House. The largest room in this building is the East Room, the scene of many state receptions and dances. Other famous rooms are : the Green Room, the Blue Room, the Red Room, which is used for afternoon tea and for receptions before state dinner.

Other landmarks of Washington are memorials, dedicated to three American Presidents – the Washington, the Lincoln and the Jefferson Memorials.

The Library of Congress, which holds five million books, the National Gallery of Art, the Capitol; are also the famous sights of Washington.

The Capitol is located in the very centre of Washington, not far from the Library of Congress. It is situated on the Capitol Hill, the highest point of the city. The Capitol is the highest building in Washington. There is a law in Washington not to build buildings higher than the Capitol. It is the home of the United States government.

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1. Where is Washington located?

2. When was the city founded?

3. How many rooms are there in the White House?

4. What are the famous rooms?

5. What are other landmarks of Washington?

6. Where is the Capitol located?

7. What law is there in Washington?

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