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1. Where is Washington, DC situated?

Washington, DC is situated in the mouth of the Potomac River, in the

District of Columbia (DC).

2. Why is the city unique?

The city is unique because it's the capital of the USA but there are no skyscrapers.

3. When did the government move to Washington, DC?

The government moved to Washington, DC in 1800.

4. Where is the official residence of the President of the USA situated?

The official residence of the President of the USA is situated at The White House.

5. What is the Capitol?  

The United States Capitol is the tallest building in Washington, DC, and the most famous building in the United States. It is located on Capitol Hill and this is where the laws are made. The United States Capitol is the meeting place of the United States Congress.

6. How many chambers are there in Congress?

There are two chambers in the Congress: the House of Representatives and the Senate.

7. Why aren’t there any skyscrapers in Washington, DC?

There is a law that prohibits to build houses taller than the Capitol.

8. What is the population of the city? The population of the city is about 900,000 people.

9. Is there any industry in Washington, DC? There are no heavy industries.

There are only some branches of light and food industries.

10. What are the main attractions in the city?

The main attractions in the city are the Capitol Building, the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, the Library of Congress, the largest in the world, the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, the National Gallery of Art, the National Museum of History and Technology, the National Air and Space Museum, and many others.