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World Bank Headquarters, Washington, D.C.

World Bank Headquarters, Washington, D.C.
The World Bank, also known as the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, maintains central headquarters in Washington, D.C. The bank is a specialized United Nations agency that grants loans to member nations for the purpose of financing specific projects.
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