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Washington, D.C. is the capital city of the United States of America, located on the east coast of the United States on the Potomac River. As a federal district, it is not part of any state and is under the direct jurisdiction of Congress. Named after George Washington, the first President of the United States, the city is the political and cultural center of the country.
With the National Mall as its centerpiece, Washington, D.C., is home to a collection of landmarks and museums, such as the White House, the Capitol, the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial. Free museums under the Smithsonian Institution attract visitors from around the globe, while historic districts such as Georgetown showcase a rich architectural heritage. The economy is dominated by government, education and tourism, and is home to the headquarters of international institutions such as the World Bank.
The city has a diverse population, a vibrant culture, and four distinct climates. A symbol of American democracy, Washington, D.C. is efficiently connected by public transportation systems such as the Metro and hosts major political events and festivals throughout the year, making it a cosmopolitan city with far-reaching global influence.
São Tomé and Príncipe is an island country in west-central Africa, consisting of the islands of São Tomé and Príncipe and the surrounding islets, with the capital, São Tomé, located in the northeastern part of São Tomé. Located on the Gulf of Guinea, about 200 kilometers from the African continent, the country was colonized by Portugal in the 15th century and became independent in 1975, with Portuguese as the official language and an economy based on agriculture (cocoa, palm oil) and tourism. It should be noted that "Java" is not a city or region of the country; Java is the main island of Indonesia, with cities such as Jakarta and Surabaya, and has nothing to do with São Tomé and Príncipe, possibly due to a confusion of names.