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Washington Travel Guide

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.

About Washington

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.

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National Air and Space Museum

National Air and Space MuseumThere are dozens of aircrafts here, everything from the Wright Brothers’ ‘Flyer’ and Charles Lindbergh’s ‘Spirit of St. Louis’ to World War II planes and Apollo 11. In the Lockheed Martin IMAX Theater, you can view one of the ever-changing films on the five-story screen.

After the film, you can touch a moon rock or visit the original Star Trek model of the ‘Enterprise’. Educational exhibits introduce the ideas of aerodynamics to children and track the influence of flight technology on our culture.



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