Washington was founded in 1796 and became the capital of the USA in 1800. It is home to important landmarks like the Capitol building where Congress meets, the White House which has 132 rooms and houses the American president, and the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and Supreme Court. The Washington Monument is a white marble obelisk that stands 169m high in the city.

1. Washington

2. It was founded in1796.It became the
capital of the USA in 1800

3. The Capitol,the seat of the
government

4. In this great building the Congress of
the US meets

5. This is the highest building in
Washington

6. The White House,the residence of the
American president

7. The mansion contains 132rooms

8. The monument of Jefferson stands
in West Potomac park,it is a round
stone structure in the middle of
which stands the statue of Thomas
Jefferson

11. The Lincoln Memorial

12. The Washington Monument,a white
marble obleisk169m high

13. The Supreme Court