Washington D.C.

Washington was created following the signing of the Residence Act in 1790, which provided for the creation of a federal capital. It was founded in January 1791, close to the towns of Georgetown and Alexandria. In 1846, the size of the district was reduced: the entire area south of the Potomac River, including Alexandria, was

The map of the town

This is a map of Washington DC. We can see the White house, the national Mall, the US capitol, the Potomac river and much more.

Location and population

Washington DC is situated in the North-East of the country along the Potomac river. It is located between the states of Virginia and Maryland. The population in Washington DC was about 705, 700 in 2019.

Monuments and museums

In Washington DC, there are many monuments and museums but many are situated in the National Mall. -There is the Washington monument, an obelisk-shaped tower, which is more than 169 meters high. -There is the Lincoln memorial, a monument built in honor of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United-States of America. A. Lincoln

Great Falls

Next to Washington DC, along Potomac river, there are the Greats Falls, a national park of about 10acres (4ha) where we can walk and see the fall of Potomac river. In the south of Washington DC, along Potomac river there is Mount Vernon. George Washington, the 1st president of the USA lived here. His grave