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Most Popular Attractions (last 7 days)
- 1. Iwo Jima Memorial
- 2. Korean War Veterans Memorial
- 3. Lincoln Memorial
- 4. Washington Monument
- 5. White House
- 6. World War II Memorial
- 7. Vietnam Memorial
- 8. National Air & Space Museum
- 9. Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial
- 10. Jefferson Memorial
- 11. National Museum of Natural History
- 12. National Mall
- 13. US Capitol
- 14. Union Station
- 15. Library of Congress
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USA
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English
Population
City: 591 833 (2008)
Metro: 7 608 070 (2000)
Metro: 7 608 070 (2000)
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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 555ft tall Washington Monument.
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Random Washington Highlights
The National Mall is a strip of green between the US Capitol and the Washington Monument. Most of Washington's museums and Federal institutions are situated around the mall.
The US Capitol houses the legislative branch of the American government: both the Senate and the House of Representatives gather in this symbol of American government.
The National Zoo was founded at the end of the 19th century. The most popular attraction of the zoo are its Giant Pandas, but you'll encounter plenty of other popular animals.
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is a long wall in black granite honoring those who served in the Vietnam War. Inscribed are all the names of those who died in the Vietnam war.
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