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Population7.79M
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Washington StateFrom rugged coastlines and soaring mountains to welcoming small towns and thriving cities, discover the people, places, businesses, attractions, and hidden gems that make Washington unforgettable.
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Washington at a Glance
Population7.79M.webp){kind=icon}
CapitalOlympia.webp){kind=icon}
Largest CitySeattle.webp){kind=icon}
Counties39.webp){kind=icon}
Land Area71,298 sq mi.webp){kind=icon}
Water Area7,842 sq mi.webp){kind=icon}
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Highest Peak14,410 ft
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Prince Edward CountyIn 1951, students at Robert Russa Moton High School, led by Barbara Johns, challenged unequal school conditions through a strike. Their case became part…
Cumberland CountyCumberland was created from Goochland County in 1749 and named for William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland. Mosby Tavern served as an early courthouse before…
Northumberland CountyNorthumberland was formed in 1648 in a region already inhabited by Indigenous communities. Its early territory was divided as other Northern Neck counties developed,…
Prince William CountyThe county emerged in the early 1730s and was named for a son of George II. Its original territory later narrowed as Fairfax and…
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Prince Edward CountyIn 1951, students at Robert Russa Moton High School, led by Barbara Johns, challenged unequal school conditions through a strike. Their case became part…
Cumberland CountyCumberland was created from Goochland County in 1749 and named for William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland. Mosby Tavern served as an early courthouse before…Northumberland CountyNorthumberland was formed in 1648 in a region already inhabited by Indigenous communities. Its early territory was divided as other Northern Neck counties developed,…Prince William CountyThe county emerged in the early 1730s and was named for a son of George II. Its original territory later narrowed as Fairfax and…
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Nickname State Motto State Bird State Flower State Tree State Animal
The Spirit of Washington
The symbols of Washington reflect its landscape, history, and enduring character.
The Evergreen State
Inspired by Washington's abundant evergreen forests.
Al-ki
A Chinook word commonly understood to mean by and by.
Willow Goldfinch
A bright native bird found across the state.
Coast Rhododendron
A vivid spring bloom found throughout western Washington.
Western Hemlock
A towering evergreen central to the state's forest heritage.
Orca Whale
A symbol of strength and the rich life of Washington coastal waters.
A State Unlike Any Other
Washington brings together evergreen forests, a dramatic Pacific coast, productive farmland, innovative cities, and communities that value both heritage and possibility.
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