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Washington, D.C. -- The Capital of the United States
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Washington, D.C., one of the world's most exciting vacation destinations, attracts millions of visitors from around
the world every year.
Washington, D.C. is the capital of the United States of America. With about 600,000 residents, the U.S. capital is bounded by the Potomac River on
one side and by Maryland State on the other side.
Washington, D.C. is not just where US government located but is a pleasant city to visit.
Washington, D.C. has world class museums, art gallery, gardens, world-class theaters, historic sites and famous architectures.
The White House, the Capitol, the Smithsonian and the Washington Monument are all within walking distance.
Washington's most outstanding landmark, the Capitol, was established in 1793 by George Washington.
The South Wing is where The House of Representative meets, and the North Wing is the Senate meeting place.
East of the Capitol is the Library of Congress, which contains over 100 millions books and publications.
White House is the residence for president of the United State since 1800.
National Mall, the 400 feed wide green stretching form the Potomac River to Capitol Hill, is home to most
great monuments and museums. National Mall is mass gathering place for all kind of events.
Independence Day - Forth of July, cerebration hold here at National Mall each year. The Washington Monument,
which rises above the Mall, offers amazing views of the US national capitol.
The Smithsonian Institution is a world class research center. With large collection of world arts, it manages many Washington museums and galleries.
Admission to all museums is free and most museums are open daily.
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Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C.
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Washington Monument
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Lincoln Memorial
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The White House
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