Washington D.C. Fun Facts Activity!
 
Directions: Answer the questions below by reading the information on this page. Be sure to print your results after submitting you answers.  Click here to go back to the Interactive Washington D.C. Map!
 
Answer the following questions:

Your Name:

1. The open space and parklands of the National Mall were envisioned by who also  designed the city of Washington D.C.

2. How many American elm trees line the Mall? 

3. Over 3,000 internationally renowned Japanese   grace the Tidal Basin.

4. Gardens on the mall display over 170 and 35 ornamental pools and fountains.


5. List THREE attractions or monuments found on the National Mall?

                                               

Use the information below to answer the questions above:

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About the National Mall:

The National Mall's origins are as old as the capital city itself. The open space and parklands envisioned by Pierre L'Enfant's plan, which was commissioned by George Washington, created an ideal stage for national expressions of remembrance, observance and protest.
The National Mall resources include the 2,000 American elms which line the Mall and the 3,000 internationally renowned Japanese cherry trees which grace the Tidal Basin. Gardens that are botanical showplaces display thousands of tulips, pansies and annuals in over 170 flower beds, and 35 ornamental pools and fountains range from the simple to the sublime. This impressive mingling of natural and cultural resources has made our Nation's Capital one of the most heavily visited and photographed places in the world.

Additional Information:

http://xroads.virginia.edu/~CAP/MALL/home1.html

http://www.nps.gov/nama/