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The largest library in the world is the United States Library of Congress, located in Washington D.C. The Library of Congress was founded in 1800 and is one of the oldest and largest libraries in the world. The library’s collections consist of more than 170 million books, magazines, maps, photographs and other materials.<\/p>\n

The Library of Congress serves the US Congress and offers research and cultural services to the public. The library is also the US National Library and is responsible for preserving and promoting the country’s cultural heritage.<\/p>\n

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