10 Interesting Fact About Washington DC

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• Washington DC is the capital of the United States.
• The city is named in honor of George Washington, the first president of the United States.
• Washington DC has an area of only around 177 square kilometers, but has more than 700,000 residents.
• This city has more than 175 foreign embassies and international organizations.
• In Washington DC there is a Mall National Park, which is the largest city center park in the world.
• Washington Monument, which is located in the Mall National Park, is the highest structure in the city with a height of about 555 feet.
• Washington DC has more than 100 museums and art galleries, including the National Museum of History and National Museum of American Arts.
• White House, the official home of the President of the United States, is located in Washington DC.
• This city has a fast train transportation system, called Metro.
• In Washington DC, you can find many restaurants and cafes that serve typical American and international dishes.