Презентация на тему: Washington D.C.
Washington D.C.
Washington D.C. Washington is the capital of the United States of America. The city is on the left bank of the Potomac River. It was named after the first President George Washington. The population of the city is nearly three million people.
The Capitol The Capitol is the centre of the city. It was built according to the plans of William Thornton who was an amateur architect. It was made of stone and marble and contains 540 rooms. It is situated on Capitol Hill. The U.S. Capitol is one of the most recognized buildings in the world, serves as a symbol of democracy, the home of the House and Senate and a tourist attraction visited by millions every year.
The White House
The Library of Congress
The Lincoln Memorial
The Vietnam Memorial
The National Gallery of Arts
Arlington National Cemetery
Washington is a large scientific and cultural centre. Many research and designing institutes are concentrated here. There are five universities in the city and the National Academy of sciences. Washington is a large scientific and cultural centre. Many research and designing institutes are concentrated here. There are five universities in the city and the National Academy of sciences.
