This week in Geography, we’ll be learning about the capital cities of North America. Perhaps the most famous is Washington DC in the USA. Find out 5 facts about Washington and post them in the comments to earn a dojo.
This week in Geography, we’ll be learning about the capital cities of North America. Perhaps the most famous is Washington DC in the USA. Find out 5 facts about Washington and post them in the comments to earn a dojo.
Five facts about Washington D.C
1. Washington was named after the first U.S. President, George Washington.
2. The D.C. stands for District of Columbia.
3. The Library of Congress in Washington is the largest library in the world.
4. The White house is the home of the President of the United States. The second U.S. President, John Adams, was the first president to live in the white house.
5. The Washington Monument was the tallest structure in the world when it was completed in 1884. There are now many buildings that are much taller.
Washington D.C. is the capital of the USA.
It is on the Potomac river.
The oldest part of the city is Georgetown dating back to 1751.
You can visit the International Spy Museum.
The weather in Washington today is forecast to be dry and 8 degrees.
Washington, D.C. Is the capital of the USA
Super facts! Dojos will be awarded on Friday.