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Population (1994): 4,867,000
(19th in size) State size: 68,139 square miles (20th in size) State Capital: Olympia (named after the Olympic Mountains) Major cities: Bellevue, Olympia, Seattle, Spokane and Tacoma Admission to union: The 42nd State Date entered the union: November 11, 1889 Origin of state name: Named after George Washington, the first president of the United States. Nicknames: The Evergreen State Bordering states: Idaho and Oregon, with Canada to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the west. State bird: Willow Goldfinch State flower: Coast Rhododendron State tree: Western Hemlock Motto: By and By |
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| Seattle is one of the major focal points in the north-western United States. |  |
| Mt. Rainier and the Cascade Range, and the Olympic National Park are local landmarks. |  |
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Major Industries |
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| Major industries include forestry and paper making, and agriculture such as dairy and cattle farming, wheat and fruit. Manufacturing includes aircraft and other industries. Hydroelectric power generation and tourism also contribute to the economy. |  |
Historical Highlights |
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| Early inhabitants were primarily traders. Initially part of the Oregon Territory, Washington separated from Oregon in 1853. |
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Links to other sites about Washington State |
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 Washington State Flag
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Washington State Government home page |
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