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Washington (WA) Information, Facts and Statistics


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Capital of Washington: Olympia, WA
Largest City: Seattle, WA

Washington State Nickname(s):
The Evergreen State

State Motto:
Alki
By and by.

Admitted to the Union:
November 11, 1889 as the 42nd state

Washington State Flower: Rhododendron

Washington State Bird: Willow Goldfinch

Washington Official State Tree: Western Hemlock

Washington Population (2003): 6,131,450 (Rank in Pop.: 15)

Total Area: 71,300 sq. mi./184,666 sq. km. (Rank in Area: 19)

Washington's Highest Point: Mount Rainier at 14,410 feet (4,392 meters)

Washington Is Bordered By:
Canada, Idaho, Oregon, and the Pacific Ocean


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