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Washington
Located in the Pacific Northwest, Washington is known for its contrasting nature, with deep, rainy forests and mountains to the west and a dry, arid desert to the east, separated by the Cascade mountain range. Washington is the top producer of apples in the United States. About 60 percent of the state's population lives in the Seattle metropolitan area. Ask questions here about Washington state's history, climate, tourism, economy and natural beauty.
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What is the northern most point of the state of Washington?
At 82º30'N, Alert is the most northern community in the world. Alert is home to a Canadian Forces Station, in addition to an Environment Canada weather station, and atmosphere monitoring laboratory. Alert is in the Canadian Territoy of Nunavut. There have been people living in Alert since the 1950's.
Heres the wiki link:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alert,_Nunavut
And to see what its like to live there for work, I found a cool blog from a guy called Kevin which you can find at the link below.
http://kevinanderson.ca/Alert/indexalert.HTMLIt is Alert, Nunavut, Canada on the northern tip of Ellesmere island, just 850 km from the north pole.
Tacoma is the county seat of Pierce County, Washington.
Is Washington state next to the pacific ocean?
If u mean the state, the pacific ocean, if you mean d.c. the Atlantic.
p.s. You really didn't need to ask that question on wiki answers. You could have just googled a map of the united states. Oceans are labeled on maps too.
Do you capitalize state in Washington state?
Not unless it is part of a proper name. The expression "Washington state" is used to indicate the state instead of the city (Washington DC). It would be capitalized if "Washington State" meant "Washington State University."
When was the Washington State capitol Building was first occupied by the legislature?
The Washington State Capitol Building was first occupied by the legislature in 1928. The building was completed in 1922, but it took several years for the legislature to move in due to delays in construction and the need for additional facilities. The Capitol serves as the home for the Washington State Legislature and the offices of the Governor.
Which is higher Cascades or Rocky Mountains?
Mount Elbert in the Colorado Rockies at 14,440 feet is just 30 feet taller than Mount Rainer in the Cascades of Washington State.
Why did Olympia become the capital of Washington?
because it was the biggest state and the president vacationed there
How long does it take to drive from Miami Florida to Spokane Washington?
Google Maps estimates the driving time as 49 hours.
What are some agricultural crop In Washington?
Three of the main agricultural crops in Washington are apples, wheat and potatoes.
Where is the landmark of Seattle?
The Space Needle, which was honored on a stamp- and dates from the l962 World"s Fair would certainlu qualify as a landmark of note. It"s a futuristic building that is an observation tower with open-framed elevators.
Can you work behind a bar with a felony?
Theres no laws that state that a convicted felon cant be a bartender. Its really at the diecression of the employer if he/shes agrees to take on a convicted felon. Employers do have to be informed though of any criminal records.
I believe so.
Are weasels found in Washington state?
Yes. 10 species of weasel can be found in Michigan. They include the least weasel, short-tailed weasel (also known as the ermine or stout), long-tailed weasel, the black-footed ferret and the wolverine, which is the largest member of the weasel family, or Mustelidae.
See the related link below for information on some of the weasels found in Michigan.
How many times has Washington state's constitution been amended?
The state of Ohio's constitution has been amended approximately three times. It was amended in 1802, 1851, and again in 1912.
* Adams County, Washington: John Adams, the second president of the United States. * Asotin County, Washington: The Nez Percé name for Eel Creek. * Benton County, Washington: Thomas Hart Benton, a Missouri U. S. senator. * Chelan County, Washington: A Native American word meaning deep water, probably a reference to Lake Chelan. * Clallam County, Washington: A Klallam word meaning the strong people. * Clark County, Washington: William Clark, the co-captain of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. * Columbia County, Washington: The Columbia River. * Cowlitz County, Washington: A Cowlitz word meaning seeker (in the spiritual sense). * Douglas County, Washington: Stephen Arnold Douglas, the statesman and rival of Abraham Lincoln. * Ferry County, Washington: Elisha P. Ferry, the first governor of Washington. * Franklin County, Washington: Benjamin Franklin, the famous Founding Father, statesman, printer, and scientist. * Garfield County, Washington: James Abram Garfield, the twentieth president of the United States. * Grant County, Washington: Ulysses Simpson Grant, the eighteenth president of the United States. * Grays Harbor County, Washington: Grays Harbor on the county's Pacific Ocean coastline. * Island County, Washington: After the fact that it consists of just two islands, Whidbey Island and Camano Island. * Jefferson County, Washington: Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States. * King County, Washington: William Rufus de Vane King, the thirteenth vice president of the United States. (The county was "renamed" in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1986.) * Kitsap County, Washington: Kitsap, a chief of the Suquamish tribe. * Kittitas County, Washington: A Native American word of uncertain meaning. * Klickitat County, Washington: The Klickitat tribe of the Yakama Nation. * Lewis County, Washington: Meriwether Lewis, the co-captain of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. * Lincoln County, Washington: Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States. * Mason County, Washington: C. H. Mason, the first secretary of the Washington Territory. * Okanogan County, Washington: A Salish Native American word meaning rendezvous. * Pacific County, Washington: The Pacific Ocean. * Pend Oreille County, Washington: The Pend d'Oreille Native American tribe. * Pierce County, Washington: Franklin Pierce, the 14th president of the United States. * San Juan County, Washington: San Juan Island. * Skagit County, Washington: The Skagit Native American tribe. * Skamania County, Washington: A Chinookan word meaning swift water. * Snohomish County, Washington: The Snohomish Native American tribe. * Spokane County, Washington: The Spokane Native American tribe. * Stevens County, Washington: Isaac Ingalls Stevens, the first governor of the Washington Territory. * Thurston County, Washington: Samuel Royal Thurston, Oregon Territory's first delegate to the United States Congress. * Wahkiakum County, Washington: Chief Wahkiakum of the Chinook Native American tribe. * Walla Walla County, Washington: The Walla Walla Native American tribe. * Whatcom County, Washington: Chief Whatcom of the Nooksack Native American tribe. * Whitman County, Washington: Marcus Whitman, a Presbyterian missionary who was killed by members of the Cayuse Native American tribe. * Yakima County, Washington: The Yakama Native American tribe.
How many miles from Seattle Washington to Vancouver BC?
The driving distance between Seattle, WA and Vancouver, BC, Canada is 144 miles. The driving time would be approximately 2 hours 30 minutes if driving non-stop in good conditions. (The driving time does not take into consideration conditions such as weather, road work and rush hour traffic in urban areas.)
Where is Mary Washington Hospital located?
The Mary Washington Hospital is located in many different places. Their locations include Fredericksburg and Stafford. Both cities are located in Virginia.
What is the penalty for leaving the scene of an accident in Washington state?
In Washington State, leaving the scene of an accident can result in serious penalties. If the accident involves injury or death, it is classified as a felony, which can lead to imprisonment for up to five years and/or a fine of up to $10,000. For accidents involving only property damage, it is typically a misdemeanor, punishable by up to 90 days in jail and/or a fine of up to $1,000. Additionally, offenders may face civil liability for damages incurred in the accident.
What are some animals that live in Washington?
deer, black bear, coyotes wolves, cougars ect. As well as red-tailed hawk, Grizzly bear once in a while, Elk, Squirrels, Chipmunks, Blue Jays, Red Robins, Sparrows, opossums, moles, and more! What are some more examples?
What is the most populus city in the world?
The most popular city name in the United States is Greenville. Thirty-seven out of the fifty states have a Greenville.
What is the Name of Seattle Washington airport?
Also known as Sea-Tac Airport.
What percent of the does Washington state take up?
Washington has total area of 71,298 square miles. The 50 U.S. states and Washington D.C. have a total of 9,833,517 square miles. Washington takes up 0.7% of the area in the United States.
