Washington, D.C., anchors the southern end of the
Northeast megalopolis. As the seat of the
U.S. federal government, the city is an important
world political capital. The city hosts buildings that house federal government headquarters, including the
White House, U.S. Capitol,
Supreme Court Building, and
multiple federal departments and agencies. The city is home to many national
monuments and museums, located most prominently on or around the National Mall, including the
Jefferson Memorial,
Lincoln Memorial, and
Washington Monument. It hosts
177 foreign embassies and the global headquarters of the
World Bank,
International Monetary Fund,
Organization of American States, and other international organizations. Home to many of the nation's largest industry associations, non-profit organizations, and
think tanks, the city is known as a
lobbying hub, which is centered on and around
K Street. It is also among the country's top tourist destinations; in 2022, it drew an estimated 20.7 million domestic and 1.2 million international visitors, seventh-most among U.S. cities.