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Washington D.C., the US capital, it is a planned city, designed specifically to house the federal government, and is not part of any state. Its history, beautiful architecture, and excellent cultural centers attract millions of visitors each year.

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Washington covers an area of 68.3 sq. miles (177 sq. Km) and is estimated to have a population of 5.5 million people being the capital of the United States. The city was named after George Washington, the first president of the United States.

U.S. Capitol Building

Posted in Attractions by admin on April 3, 2008

U.S. Capitol BuildingThe legislative branches of the U.S. government, the Senate and the House of Representatives, meet in this beautiful building. Public tours form on the east side of the Capitol (facing 1st Street) and include visits to the Rotunda and other chambers.

Visitors can also view the Senate and the House from the galleries when Congress is in session. Plan to have lunch at the Senate Refectory, a cafeteria where, by law, bean soup is always on the menu.

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