Facts about Washington

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Fast Facts about Washington
Fast info and fun facts about Washington! Fast facts about the history, name origin, abbreviation, capital city, largest cities / towns, statehood details, The Constitution, State song and State Motto of Washington ...

• Capital city of Washington - Olympia

• Info about Statehood - The Date that Washington was admitted to the Union - November 11, 1889
• Abbreviation - The abbreviation for the state is as follows:

  • Abbreviation - Wash.

• Facts about Size - The area of the State covers 71303 square miles
• The Constitution - Washington was the 42nd State to be admitted to the Union
• 3 Largest Cities in Washington - Seattle, Spokane and Tacoma
• Washington State Motto - " Alki " the State Motto is translated as " Bye and Bye "
• Facts about the Washington State Nickname - The Old Dominion State ( for its lush evergreen forests first coined by C.T. Conover, pioneer Seattle Historian )
• Name of the Washington State Song is " Washington, My Home " the words of the song and music composed by Helen Davis
• Short History of Washington - Originally explored by Capt. James Cook (1778), Washington was the object of a dispute between England and the United States until 1846, when its northern border was set at the 49th parallel
• Origin of the name - Named after George Washington, first President of the United States

Best Places to Visit in Washington
Where are the best places to visit in Washington? What are the most famous and fun tourist attractions in Washington? Visit interesting historical sites and places in Washington during your vacation. Have fun travelling through the state and enjoy the best places to visit in Washington. The best ideas for outdoor activities, historical tourist attractions, parks and zoos - have fun in Washington!

Best Places to Visit in Washington - Tourist attractions

• Mt. Rainer

• Mt. Saint Helens national Volcanic Monument
• Olympic National Forest (Olympic Peninsula)
• Riverfront Park
• The City of Seattle

Best Places to Visit in Washington - Historical Sites

• Whitman Mission National Historical Site

• Fort Vancouver Historical Site
• San Juan Island National Historical Park
• Pioneer Square
• Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park

Facts about the Names of the Symbols / Emblems of of Washington
The following animal, bird, flower and tree are the symbols / Emblems of the State of Washington:

• Washington State Bird Symbol - Willow Goldfinch

• Washington State Flower Symbol - Coast Rhododendron
• Washington State Insect Emblem - Green Darner Dragonfly
• Tree - Western Hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla)

Fast Facts about Washington
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