Official residence facts for kids
An official residence is a special home where a country's leader, like a head of state (such as a president or king) or a head of government (like a prime minister), officially lives. It's often a very important building, sometimes even a palace! These homes are not just for living; they are also places where leaders work, meet with other important people, and host special events for their country.
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What is an Official Residence?
An official residence is a specific building where a country's main leader lives and often works. It's different from their private home. These residences are usually owned by the government and are used for official duties. They can be grand palaces, historic houses, or modern buildings.
Famous Official Residences Around the World
Homes for International Leaders
- United Nations: The Secretary-General of the United Nations lives at 3 Sutton Place, Manhattan in New York City. This is where the UN's top leader stays.
Official Homes in Africa
- Egypt: Leaders in Egypt have used several grand palaces, including Abdeen Palace, Heliopolis Palace, and Koubbeh Palace. These are beautiful, historic buildings.
- Ghana: The President of Ghana has two main homes: Osu Castle (which was used before) and the Golden Jubilee House (the current one). There's also Peduase Lodge for a quiet getaway.
- Kenya: The President lives at State House.
- Liberia: The President lives in the Executive Mansion.
- Morocco: The King of Morocco has several royal palaces, with the main one being Mechouar Essaid in Rabat.
- South Africa: The President has two official homes: Mahlamba Ndlopfu in Pretoria and Genadendal Residence in Cape Town.
Official Homes in North America and the Caribbean
- Canada:
- Rideau Hall is where the Governor General (who represents the King or Queen) lives in Ottawa.
- The Prime Minister lives at 24 Sussex Drive.
- Harrington Lake is a country retreat for the Prime Minister.
- Mexico: Interestingly, the President of Mexico uses their own private home. They don't have an official residence like many other leaders.
- United States:
- The White House in Washington, D.C. is the most famous official residence. It's where the President lives and works.
- Camp David is a country retreat for the President.
- The Vice President lives at Number One Observatory Circle.
Official Homes in South America
- Argentina:
- The Casa Rosada is the President's office in Buenos Aires.
- The Quinta de Olivos is the President's actual home.
- Brazil:
- The Palácio da Alvorada is the President's home.
- The Palácio do Planalto is the President's office.
- Chile: The President uses their own private home, but they have a retreat called Presidential Palace of Cerro Castillo in Viña del Mar.
Official Homes in Asia
- China:
- Zhongnanhai is a very important place where the leaders of the Communist Party and State Council live and work in Beijing.
- Diaoyutai State Guesthouse is used for visiting important people from other countries.
- India:
- The Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi is the huge home of the President.
- The Prime Minister lives at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg.
- Indonesia: The President has several palaces, including Istana Negara and Istana Merdeka in Jakarta.
- Israel:
- The President lives at Beit HaNassi (which means "President's House").
- The Prime Minister lives at Beit Aghion.
- Japan:
- The Kōkyo is the official residence of the Emperor.
- The Kantei is the Prime Minister's office, and the Kōtei is their official home next to it.
- Philippines: The Malacañang Palace in Manila is the main official home of the President.
- South Korea: The Cheong Wa Dae is the official home and office for the President. It's known for its beautiful blue roof tiles.
Official Homes in Europe
- Austria: The President lives at the Hofburg Imperial Palace.
- Belgium: The Château de Laeken is the home of the King and Queen, while the Royal Palace of Brussels is their working palace.
- Czech Republic: The President lives in the historic Prague Castle.
- Denmark: The King and Queen have several palaces, including Amalienborg Palace for winter and Fredensborg Palace for spring and autumn.
- Finland: The President uses the Presidential Palace for official events and lives privately at Mäntyniemi.
- France:
- The Palais de l'Élysée is the official home of the President.
- The Hôtel de Matignon is where the Prime Minister lives.
- Germany:
- The President lives at Schloss Bellevue in Berlin.
- The Chancellor works at the Bundeskanzleramt in Berlin.
- Republic of Ireland: The President lives at Áras an Uachtaráin in Dublin.
- Italy: The Quirinal Palace in Rome is the official residence of the President of the Republic.
- Netherlands: The King lives at Palace Huis ten Bosch, and his working palace is Noordeinde Palace.
- Norway: The Royal Palace in Oslo is the main home of the King and Queen.
- Spain: The Palacio Real de Madrid is the official residence of the King, but it's mainly used for ceremonies. The King actually lives at Palacio de la Zarzuela. The Prime Minister lives at Palacio de la Moncloa.
- Sweden: The King and Queen live at Drottningholm Palace, while the Royal Palace in Stockholm is used for official events. The Prime Minister lives at Sager House.
- United Kingdom:
- Buckingham Palace in London is the official home of the King or Queen.
- 10 Downing Street is the famous home and office of the Prime Minister.
- Windsor Castle is another important royal residence.
- Vatican City: The Apostolic Palace is the official residence of the Pope.
Official Homes in Oceania
- Australia:
- Government House in Canberra is the home of the Governor-General.
- The Lodge is the official home of the Prime Minister.
- New Zealand: The Governor-General lives at Government House. The Prime Minister lives at Premier House.
- Tonga: The Royal Palace is the home of the King.
Transcontinental Homes
Turkey
- Külliye is the official residence of the President.
- Çankaya Mansion is the official residence of the Premier.
Images for kids
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Ballhausplatz Nr. 2
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Independence Palace, residence of the president of Belarus
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Building of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Palácio Rio Branco, Salvador, Bahia
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Royal Palace of Cambodia
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View of 24 Sussex Drive from across the Ottawa River. The building is the official residence of the prime minister of Canada
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The Presidential Palace, the official residence of the president of Finland.
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Élysée Palace
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Brégançon Fort
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Hôtel Matignon
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Áras an Uachtaráin, Dublin
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Beit Aghion, Jerusalem.
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Palazzo del Quirinale
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Palazzo Chigi
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The Tokyo Imperial Palace, the official residence of the emperor of Japan.
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Kantei, Tokyo
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The Malacañang Palace as viewed from the Pasig River
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Presidential Palace, Warsaw
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Belém National Palace, Lisbon.
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Kazan Kremlin
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Royal Palace of Madrid, the official residence of the king of Spain.
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Lohn Estate
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Whitehall, Port of Spain
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The Presidential Complex, The Official Residence of the President of Turkey.
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Mariinskyi Palace, Kyiv
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Parque Anchorena, Uruguay
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See also
In Spanish: Anexo:Residencias oficiales para niños
