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Quick facts
- The National Mall is home to 11 major monuments and memorials, including the iconic Lincoln Memorial, which features 36 columns representing the states in the Union at the time of Lincoln's death in 1865.
- Washington, D.C. hosts the National Cherry Blossom Festival each spring, celebrating the gift of 3,000 cherry trees from Japan in 1912, with peak bloom occurring around late March to early April.
- The Smithsonian Institution, located in D.C., comprises 19 museums, 21 libraries, and a zoo, making it the world's largest museum complex, with over 154 million artifacts in its collections.
- The White House has been the residence of every U.S. president since John Adams in 1800 and features 132 rooms, 35 bathrooms, and 6 levels, encompassing a total of 55,000 square feet.
- Georgetown, one of D.C.'s oldest neighborhoods, was established in 1751 and is known for its historic architecture, vibrant dining scene, and the picturesque C&O Canal, which stretches for 184.5 miles.
Travel details
- Country
- USA
- Wind (now)
- 8 km/h
- Coordinates
- 38.9072, -77.0369
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