Презентация урока "Washington D.C."

Вашингтон
White House - Белый Дом
Capitol - Капитолий
Washington Monument - Монумент Вашингтона
Sights - достопримечательности

Buildings - здания

America.
It was found in the 16th of July, 1790

and named after George Washington, the first president of the USA.

The population on Washington is about 600 thousand people

The city is located in the eastern part of the USA on the river Potomac

Have you ever been to Washington D.C.? No?
Then please see below the main facts about this wonderful city

He was born in 1732 in Virgin state in poor

family.

George Washington

In 1789 George Washington was elected as a President of the United States of America. And in 1792 he was elected secondarily. He formed the system of governance (правление).

George Washington died in 1799 when he was 67 years old in his estate (имение).

the population of the city is 600 000 people.

50,7% -

African Americans
38,5% - Whites
3,5% - Asians
0,3% - Native Americans.

the USA approved the place for future capital. It was

a place between two states: Virgin and Maryland, on the Potomac river.
The project of the city was created by French engineer Pierre-Charles Lanfan.

In 1814 Washington D.C. was annexed by British army and burned. It was restored later.
In 1862 slavery was abolished in Washington. And thousands of African Americans came to the city.

From 1801 till our days Washington D.C. is ruled by Congress of the USA, Mayor and Legislative Council.

A project of the city

Muriel Bowser

Current mayor of Washington is Muriel Bowser (43 years old).

Congress of the USA

Potomac river

However there are frozen sometimes (-12°C) and snows in January-February.

Spring is sunny and dry as a rule. It comes in the end of March.

Autumn is the most beautiful time in Washington. It is warm and rains are not often.

Summer is hot and wet. Average degree is around +32°C. Usually hot weather comes in May and runs till September.

Washington climate is subtropical.

you are going to visit Washington one day try to

see them.
Here are some of Washington’s attractions:

WASHIGTON SIGHTS

of the president of the USA. The house was built

between 1792 and 1800.

The seat of the USA Congress and the branch of the US Federal government. Capitol is the highest building in Washington and it is forbidden to build anything higher.

The monument was built to commemorate George Washington. It is located between White House and the Capitol

was opened in 1976 and currently there are 91 stations.

Every day 500 000 people use metro.

2. Busses
There are also huge buss park in the city

3. Bicycles
In Washington you can rent a bicycle any time using a system Smart Bike DC. People in Washington use bicycles very often.

4. Airports
Washington has 3 airports. The biggest one is Dallas airport

Also people in city can use their personal cars

Washington metro

Airport

on the Potomac river
The area is about 177 km^2
The

population is about 600 000 people
Climate is subtropical
The main buildings are: Capitol, Washington Monument, White House

located ____ the Potomac river
George Washington was born ____

1732 ____ a poor family
____ Saturdays and Sundays people don’t work
The Washington Monument is ____ White House and Capitol
About 600 thousand people live ____ Washington
____ winter it is not very cold