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Washington

Evergreen State · Capital: Olympia

Evergreen State. Capital: Olympia. Named in honor of George Washington

Entered the Union · Nov. 11, 1889
Population
7,705,28142nd
Capital
Olympia
Entered Union
188942nd state
Nickname
Evergreen State
Median Income
$56,835
Median Age
37.3years

Basic Information

Evergreen State
7,705,281
Population · 2020
Natives are known as Washingtonian.
WA
Postal Abbreviation
Natives: Washingtonian
37.3yrs
Median Age
Driving age 18 · majority 18
$56,835
Median Household Income

State Symbols

Nickname
Evergreen State
Motto
“Al–Ki” (By and By)
State Song
“Washington, My Home”

Origins

Capital
Olympia
Entered the Union
Nov. 11, 1889 (42nd)
Origin of the Name
Named in honor of George Washington

Economy

Industry & enterprise
Agriculture
cattlechickenseggsfruithaymilkpotatoeswheatwood
Mining
clayscoalgoldsandstone
Manufacturing
aircraftclothingelectronicsfood processinginstrumentslumber productsmachinerymetal productspaper productssoftware. Washington Geography

Geography

The lay of the land
70,637sq mi
Total Area
Land 66,581 · water 4,056 sq mi.
Mount Rainier
Highest Point
Pacific Ocean
Lowest Point
118°F
Highest Temp
118˚ F (8/5/1961)
The Landscape
The Cascade mountain located about 100 miles from the coast traverses the state from the north to south. The highest point is Mount Rainier with a height of 14,363 feet. Puget Sound extends inland 80 miles. The western part of the state includes some fertile plains as well a broken mountain area. The Columbia and Spokane Rivers are the main rivers in the state.

Cities

Largest cities by population

Largest Cities

History

1810 — today

Famous People

Born or made in Washington
Judy CollinsBing CrosbyBill GatesJimi HendrixQuincy JonesGypsy Rose LeeAdam WestWashington National Sites

National Sites

Parks & landmarks
01

Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve

This 17,000 acre historic park on Whidbey island is dedicated to telling the story of the 19th century seafaring community that existed there.

02

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

Fort Vancouver was constructed in 1825 to solidify Englands claim to the area. Today seven reconstructed buildings tell the story of this fort and the early settlement of the area.

03

Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park

This park in downtown Seattle tells the story of the period in the city’s history when the discovery of gold in Canada in 1897 turned the city into a boomtown

04

Mt. Rainier National Park

This park covers 235, 612 acres. Its namesake Mt Rainier rises to an altitude of 14,410 feet. The abundant snow that falls on the mountain provides an extensive source for the myriads of streams and waterfalls that descend from the mountain.

05

Olympic National Park

Located on the Olympic Peninsula this 908,720 acre park combines Pacific coast scenery with the glaciers of Mount Olympus. The park contains large herds of Elk and other wild animals.

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