Washington

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• Capital: Olympia
  
• State abbreviation/Postal code: Wash./WA
• See Washington Road Map
• See Washington County Map
• Motto: Al-Ki (Indian word meaning “by and by”)
• State symbols: flower: coast rhododendron, tree: western hemlock, bird: willow goldfinch, fish: steelhead trout, gem:petrified wood, colors: green and gold, song: “Washington, My Home”, folk song: “Roll On Columbia, Roll On”, dance: square dance, grass: bluebunch wheatgrass, insect: blue darner dragonfly, fossil: Columbian mammoth, fruit:apple
• Nicknames: Evergreen State
• 10 largest cities (2010 est.): Seattle, 608,660; Spokane, 208,916; Tacoma, 198,397; Vancouver , 161,791; Bellevue, 122,363; Everett, 103,019; Kent, 92,411; Yakima, 91,067; Renton, 90,927; Spokane Valley, 89,755
• Land area: 66,544 sq mi. (172,349 sq km)
• Residents: Washingtonian
• Population: 6.897 million (2012)
  
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Olympia

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The state of Washington is blessed with landscapes, whether created by nature or by humans, that are not only scenic but perfect for outdoor recreation of all kinds. Washington State attractions that disappoint are few and far between. The state's top attractions are all outstanding and will provide memories that will stick with you for a lifetime.

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WASHINGTON NATIONAL PARKS

• Mount Rainier National Park
• North Cascades National Park
• Olympic National Park
  

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Washington Road Map. Click on the map to enlarge.

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