Washington

Washington is the capital of the United States of America. It has been the home of the American government since 1800. George Washington, the first American president, chose the place for the city. The city was named after him.

Washington has many interesting places to see. Almost every park, square, or open space has a monument or a memorial. The most famous ones are the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument.

The city also has many other important buildings and monuments, such as the Library of Congress, the Capitol, and the National Gallery of Art. The White House is the home of the president.

The Capitol is in the center of the city. Not far from it is the Library of Congress, the largest library in the USA. The National Gallery of Art has many beautiful paintings. People from all over the world visit Washington to see these famous places.