Washington State - USA

Fast Facts

Sitting at the northwest corner of the continental United States, Washington State is famous for its forests, lakes and mountains. From the wild Pacific coast to the sprawling interior, this state is an outdoor adventure paradise.

  • Capital City: Olympia
  • Population: 7.5 million
  • History: Admitted to the Union in 1889
  • Total Area: 71,360 mi sq. /184,800 km sq.
  • Highest Point: Mount Rainier – 14,411 ft/4,392 m
  • Lowest Point: Pacific Ocean – sea level
  • Longest River: Columbia River – 1,243 mi/2,000 km within Washington
  • Largest Lake: Franklin D. Roosevelt Lake (Reservoir) – 79,400 ac/32,100 ha
  • State Flower: Pacific Rhododendron
  • State Bird: American Goldfinch
  • State Mammal: Olympic Marmot
  • State tree: Western Hemlock
  • Motto: “Bye and Bye”

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