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Washington

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Location of State


Capital: 66,544 sq. miles (source: 2003 Census)

Population: 39 (source: National Association of Counties)

Largest City: Seattle

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Washington State Symbols

State Nickname: Evergreen State

State Slogan: SayWA!; (formerly) Experience Washington; The Evergreen State; also on its license plate as Evergreen State

State Motto: Al-Ki (Indian word meaning “by and byoast Rhododendron

State flower: Willow Goldfinch aka American Goldfinch

State bird: Olympia

State fish: Steelhead Trout

State tree: Western Hemlock

State mammal: Orca (Killer Whale)

State foods: Blueberry Muffin

Fun Facts About Washington
  • In Everett, Washinton is the final assembly plant for Boeing airplanes. It is the biggest building in the world.
  • Seattle, Washinton is home to the world famous Space Needle. It has a rotating restaurant at the top.
  • Washington is the only state to be named for a US president.
  • Washington is the leading apple producer of the states.
Becoming a State

Date admitted: Monday, November 11, 1889

Number admitted: 42

Prior Name: Washington Territory

Postal Abbreviation: WA

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The Geography of Washington

Total Size: 6,131,445 (source: 2003 Census estimate)

Geographical Low Point: Located in Chelan County approx. 10 miles west-southwest of Wenatchee (source: U.S. Geological Survey)

Geographical High Point: Pacific Ocean at Sea Level (source: U.S. Geological Survey)

Central Point:

Counties: Mt. Rainier at 14,411 feet, located in the county/subdivision of Pierce (source:

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