美国主要城市英文介绍.pptxVIP

WELCOME TO THE USA Washington—the capital of the USA Washington, D.C. is the capital city of the United States of America. D.C. stands for the District of Columbia, the federal district containing the city of Washington. The city is named after George Washington, military leader of the American Revolution and the first President of the United States. The District of Columbia, founded on July 16, 1790, is a federal district as specified by the United States Constitution. The centers of all three branches of the U.S. federal government are in Washington, D.C., as well as the headquarters of most federal agencies Washington also serves as the headquarters for the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, and the Organization of American States. All of this has made Washington the frequent focal point of massive political demonstrations and protests, particularly on the National Mall. Washington is also the site of numerous national landmarks, museums, and sports teams, and is a popular destination for tourists.Congress BuildingThe Washington Monument为纪念首任总统华盛顿而建造White House始建于1792年，是美国总统在任期内办公并和家人居住的地方。“白宫”是1902年罗斯福正式命名。Lincoin Memorial (林肯纪念堂)Museum华盛顿有15个大型博物馆，是世界上拥有博物馆最多而且收藏展品最丰富的城市之一The Washington National Cathedral （华盛顿大教堂）Mount Rushmore（拉什莫尔山）华盛顿 、杰佛逊、 罗斯福 、 林肯四位美国总统National parkNew YorkNew York City, officially the City of New York, is the most populous city in the United States and the most densely populated major city in North America. The city is at the center of international finance, politics, entertainment, and culture, and is one of the worlds major globalcities with a virtually unrivaled collection of museums, galleries, performance venues, media outlets, international corporations, and financial markets. It is also home to the global headquarters of the United Nations. Located in the state of New York, New York City has a population of 8.1 million within an area of 321 square miles (approximately 830 km2). The city proper consis