With over 170 million items, the largest library in the world is located in which of the following cities?
Answer Washington, D.C.
The Library of Congress was founded in the early 19th century, but it was housed inside the Capitol building which British troops burnt to the ground. Afterward, Thomas Jefferson's personal library of 6,487 books served as the base of the new Library of Congress. Today, the world's largest library is home to more than 170 million items, adding around 10,000 to its collection daily.
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