What city is the capital of the United States?

The capital of the United States is Washington, District of Columbia.

Washington, DC, referred to as Washington, also known as Watteau and Washington, is close to Virginia and Maryland. It is located in the northeastern and mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. It was established as the capital in 1790 and was directly controlled by the U.S. Congress. It is a special administrative district under the jurisdiction of the United States and therefore does not belong to any state in the United States.

Washington, DC, has a subtropical humid climate with four distinct seasons, relatively gentle temperature changes, and even precipitation throughout the year. Winter is cool, slightly damp, and sometimes cold, with 64 days with the daily minimum temperature below 0°C. Summer is relatively hot and humid, with 37 days with the daily maximum temperature exceeding 90°F (approximately 32.2°C). There are 1.2 days above 100°F (approximately 37.8°C).

Recommended tourist attractions in Washington:

1. The White House

It is the official residence and office of the President of the United States and is used by members of the first family. The White House is located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in the center of downtown Washington, USA. It is located at 38°53'N, 77°02'W. It is adjacent to Lafayette Square to the north, Ellis Park to the south, and faces the Washington Monument. It is a white Two-story building.

2. The Washington Monument

The monument is about 169 meters high and made of marble, granite, etc. It is the tallest stone building and one of the tallest "obelisk" buildings in the world. The monument is located south of the White House and on the National Mall in the heart of Washington, facing the Capitol Building, another landmark building in Washington.

3. Jefferson Memorial Hall

It is mainly composed of a white open-air neoclassical marble memorial hall and a 5.8-meter-high bronze statue of Jefferson. The Jefferson Memorial is located at the southern end of the Tidal Basin, across the bay from the Roosevelt Memorial Wall, the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument and other buildings.

Reference for the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Washington, District of Columbia