Introduction

Washington State

Capital: Olympia

Location: 470.41N, 122.893W

Area: 71,303 sq.mi.

               Washington state, also known as The Evergreen State, is located in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States.  It was admitted into the union on November 11, 1889 as the 42nd state.  It borders Canada, Oregon, and Idaho.  Washington has an estimated population of 6,897,012 as of 2011 with Seattle being the largest city.  The state is 82% White, 12% Hispanic, 8% Asian, and 4% black.  Washington's total area is 71,303 square miles.  It's land mass alone is 66,582 square miles and water area alone of 4,721 square miles.  Washington has an economy based on lumber and wood products,  seafood, apples, and wheat, to name a few.  Other modern industries include aerospace and software development.  The west coast of Washington, where I would like to visit, is a region where there is a lot of logging and tree growth.  The extremely high precipitation allows trees to grow at an extraordinary rate.  The state's tree is The Western Hemlock.  Washington's highest point is Mt. Rainier at 14,410 feet.  The state contains 39 counties with 5 area codes within them.            



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