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 Washington Facts and Trivia
Many symbols of Washington can be found in our Washington coloring pages section. This includes state map outlines, the flag, state flower, famous landmarks, state animals and other symbols of the region. These printables make a great resource for student reports. |
 State Name: Washington |
| State Nickname: The Evergreen State |
| State Capital: Olympia |
| State Governor: Christine Gregoire |
| State Abbreviation: Wash. |
| 2 letter Postal Code: WA |
| Area: 68,192 square miles |
| Date Entered the Union: Nov. 11, 1889 |
| State #: 42 |
| Borders: Canada, Idaho, Oregon, Puget Sound, Pacific Ocean |
 Flag Meaning: The state seal of Washington lies centered on a green field that represents the green of Washington's forests. The seal consists of a portrait of George Washington with the date of 1889, the date the state joined the Union. Washington is the only state with a green flag. The flag was adopted in 1923. |
| Number of U.S. Representatives: 9 |
| State Motto: Al-Ki (Indian word meaning "by and by") |
| State Flower: coast rhododendron |
| State Bird: willow goldfinch |
| State Song: "Washington, My Home" |
| State Tree: western hemlock |
| State Mammal: Orca |
| State Fish: steelhead trout |
| 10 Largest Cities (in order of size): Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, Vancouver, Bellevue, Everett, Federal Way, Kent, Spokane Valley, Yakima |
Famous Residents:
- Bob Barker, TV host
- Dyan Cannon, actress
- Carol Channing, actress
- Ray Charles, singer and musician
- Judy Collins, singer
- Bing Crosby, singer and actor
- Bill Gates, software executive
- Jimi Hendrix, guitarist
- Quincy Jones, music producer
- Gypsy Rose Lee, entertainer
- Hillary Swank, actress
- Adam West, actor |
| Attractions: Colville Reservation, Atomic Energy Plant, Bonneville Dam, Yakima Reservation, Mt. Rainier National Park, Olympic National Park, Grand Coulee Dam, Lewis and Clark Monument, San Juan Islands, Stonehenge, Whitman Museum |
| Agriculture: flower bulbs, fruits, vegetables, sugar beets, wheat |
| Industries: aircraft, processed foods, fishing, lumber |
| Natural Resources: cod, halibut, oysters, salmon, sand, gravel, stone, lead, zinc and uranium |
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