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Washington is a state in the northwest of the United States, the 42nd state in the country. The capital is the city of Olympia, the largest city is Seattle. The population is about 7 million people.

The capital is the city of Olympia

To avoid confusion with the US capital, the name of the latter is usually accompanied by the phrase «District of Columbia». The official nickname is «Evergreen State».

In the north, Washington is bordered by the Canadian province of British Columbia, in the east — with the state of Idaho, in the south — with the state of Oregon. In the west it is washed by the waters of the Pacific Ocean.

Where does Washington US located?

The total area is one hundred eighty five thousand km² (the 18th place in the USA), out of which one hundred seventy three thousand km² on land.

On the coast of the state lies Cape Alava, the westernmost point of the Continental states.

Cape Alava is the westernmost point of the Continental states

Ethnic origin of inhabitants:

• 21 % Germans

• 13% The British

• 13% Irish

• And others.

The state of Washington has a system of state highways, as well as an advanced ferry system, which is the largest in the country and the third largest in the world.

The state of Washington has a system of state highways

There are also 140 public airfields in Washington State, including 16 state airports owned by the Washington State Department of Transportation. In addition, Seattle hosts the Boeing Field, one of the busiest airports in the US for freight and special purposes. The unique geographical location of Washington State determined its exceptional needs for various modes of transport.

Boeing Field is one of the busiest airports in the US

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The 15 th of February,

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WASHINGTON, D.C. -

the Capital of the USA

District of Columbia - Округ Колумбия

Potomac - Потомак

George Washington - Джордж Вашингтон

White House - Белый Дом

Capitol - Капитолий

Washington Monument - Монумент Вашингтона

Sights - достопримечательности

Buildings - здания

INTRODUCTION

Have you ever been to Washington D.C.? No?

Then please see below the main facts about this wonderful city

• The population on Washington is about 600 thousand people

• It was found in the 16 th of July, 1790 and named after George Washington, the first president of the USA.

• The city is located in the eastern part of the USA on the river Potomac

• Washington D.C. is the capital of the United States of America.

GEORGE WASHINGTON

George Washington is the first President of the USA.

He was born in 1732 in Virgin state in poor family.

In 1789 George Washington was elected as a President of the United States of America. And in 1792 he was elected secondarily. He formed the system of governance (правление).

George Washington died in 1799 when he was 67 years old in his estate (имение) .

George Washington

POPULATION OF WASHINGTON D.C.

Population of Washington is not big.

Currently the population of the city is 600 000 people.

50,7% - African Americans

0,3% - Native Americans.

HISTORY OF WASHINGTON D.C.

In 16 th of July, 1790 Congress of the USA approved the place for future capital. It was a place between two states: Virgin and Maryland, on the Potomac river.

The project of the city was created by French engineer Pierre-Charles Lanfan.

In 1814 Washington D.C. was annexed by British army and burned. It was restored later.

In 1862 slavery was abolished in Washington. And thousands of African Americans came to the city.

From 1801 till our days Washington D.C. is ruled by Congress of the USA, Mayor and Legislative Council.

A project of the city

Current mayor of Washington is Muriel Bowser (43 years old).

Muriel Bowser

Congress of the USA

Potomac river

Washington climate is subtropical.

• Winter is not cold usually (from -3°C to +6°C). However there are frozen sometimes (-12°C) and snows in January-February.

• Spring is sunny and dry as a rule. It comes in the end of March.

• Summer is hot and wet. Average degree is around +32°C. Usually hot weather comes in May and runs till September.

• Autumn is the most beautiful time in Washington. It is warm and rains are not often.

WASHIGTON SIGHTS

There are many interesting places in the city. So if you are going to visit Washington one day try to see them.

Here are some of Washington’s attractions:

THE MAIN BUILDINGS

Capitol

White House

Washington monument

The seat of the USA Congress and the branch of the US Federal government. Capitol is the highest building in Washington and it is forbidden to build anything higher.

The monument was built to commemorate George Washington. It is located between White House and the Capitol

The official residence and a workplace of the president of the USA. The house was built between 1792 and 1800.

TRANSPORT

There are different kinds of transport in Washington D.C:

• Metro

It was opened in 1976 and currently there are 91 stations. Every day 500 000 people use metro.

2. Busses

There are also huge buss park in the city

Washington metro

3. Bicycles

In Washington you can rent a bicycle any time using a system Smart Bike DC. People in Washington use bicycles very often.

4. Airports

Washington has 3 airports. The biggest one is Dallas airport

Also people in city can use their personal cars

Airport

• Washington – is the capital of the USA
• It is situated on the Potomac river
• The area is about 177 km^2
• The population is about 600 000 people
• Climate is subtropical
• The main buildings are: Capitol, Washington Monument, White House

• Washington is situated ___ District of Columbia
• The city is located ____ the Potomac river
• George Washington was born ____ 1732 ____ a poor family
• ____ Saturdays and Sundays people don’t work
• The Washington Monument is ____ White House and Capitol
• About 600 thousand people live ____ Washington
• ____ winter it is not very cold

Washington is the capital of the United States of America. It’s situated in the District of Columbia and is like no other city in the USA. Washington was named after the first US President George Washington. Washington was first settled in 1790 and since 1800 it has been the federal capital. Washington is the capital of the United States of America. It’s situated in the District of Columbia and is like no other city in the USA. Washington was named after the first US President George Washington. Washington was first settled in 1790 and since 1800 it has been the federal capital.

THE CAPITOL The tallest building in Washington, D.S., and the most famous building in the US, because this is where laws are made. The Capitol is surrounded by a beautiful garden with many trees and flowers. It is situated on Capitol Hill. The Capitol was built according to plans of William Thorton.

The Library of Congress The Library of Congress is the largest nathional library in the States. It contains more than 13 million books, more than 19 manuscripsts, including the personal papers of the US presidents. It takes 340 miles of shelves to hold all the books.

Gefferson memorial This is the Jefferson Memorial built in honour of Thomas Jefferson. Inside is a 19 – foot statue of Thomas Jefferson standing on a 6 – foot pedestal. The Declaration of Independence was written by Thomas Jefferson. He was the first President of the United States.

Lincoln Memorial This is the Lincoln memorial, built in honour of Abraham Lincoln. It was built in the style of classic Greek temple. It has 36 columns. Each column represents the state in the Union at the time of Lincoln’s death. But the dominant feature of the building is the realistic figure of Lincoln. Abraham Lincoln became the 16th President of the United States in 1861.

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• 1) What is Washington D.C.?
• 2) What is the best place to star discover Washington D.C.?
• 3) What river is running through Washington D.C.?
• 4) What monuments do you know?
• 5) What is the resident of president and the national symbol?
• 6) Which food there is in Washington D.C.?
• 7) What music do people like in Washington D.C.?

Washington Memorial

National Air and Space Museum

The Capitol Building

Lincoln Memorial

Washington Cathedral

Deemed as one of the most stately buildings in the world, it is constructed of Massachusetts marble and Virginia sandstone, with a cast iron dome to complete the building.

Completed in 1865 by Constantino Brumidi, the Frescoe covers the 4, 664 square feet inside the dome of the Capitol Building.

The president meets members from the Office of Homeland Security and other White House staff in the Oval Office.

The State Dining Room is currently used for formal dining.

Modeled on the Greek Parthenon, the Lincoln Memorial was designed by Henry Bacon and completed in 1922.

Its 36 columns represent the number of states in the Union at the time of Lincoln’s assassination in 1865.

In the center hall of the structure sits a 19-foot tall statue of Abraham Lincoln.

The memorial is located at the west end of the Mall on the banks of the Potomac River and is the site of many historical events, such as the Dr. Martin Luther King “I have a dream” speech.

• Stands 555 feet high
• Was built in memory of George Washington the nation’s first President.
• Was designed by Roberts Mills
• Has an observation platform at the 5oo foot

• Washington D.C. The Nation’s Capital – Published by Coffman Publications, 1612 Ladd St. silver Spring, MD 20902
• Статья « Sights in Washington, DC »

http://www.lonelyplanet.com/usa/washington-dc/sights

• Изображения Таймс-сквер:

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4. Изображения Капитолия:

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• Изображения купола Капитолия

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• Изображения Белого Дома

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• Изображение Овального кабинета

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• Изображение Обеденной комнаты Белого Дома

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• Изображение Мемориала Линкольна

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• Изображение Статуи Линкольна

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• Изображение Национального музея естественной истории

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• Изображение Национального музея авиации и космонавтики

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Изображение Вашингтонского кафедрального собора

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• Изображение Мемориала Джорджа Вашингтона

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