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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.
2,091 Questions
What are the many natural resources of Washington?
Fish, wildlife, water, trees, timber , wheat, animals, coal, sand and gravel, and more
Forks is a small town in Washington.NOT Washington D.C.
How big is Seattle compared to other cities?
It is considered the 21th lagest city in the US about the size of Minniapolis but much nicer
Area
- City 142.5 sq mi (369.2 km²)
- Land 83.87 sq mi (217.2 km²)
- Water 58.67 sq mi (152.0 km²)
- Metro 8,186 sq mi (21,202 km²)
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How long does it take to mail a letter from Seattle WA to Austin TX?
First Class Mail is delivered in three to five days.
What famous buildings are in Washington state?
- The White House
- The Capitol Building
- Supreme Court Building
- The Pentagon
- Washington Monument
- Lincoln Memorial
- Library of Congress
- Vietnam Veterans Memorial
- Arlington National Cemetery
- The Smithsonian
How long does it take to send a letter from Chicago to Portland?
First Class Mail is delivered in three to five days.
What is the legal babysitting age in the state of Washington?
There is no 'legal' age to babysit in most states, including Montana. Most authorities would say that a 12 to 13 year old can be left alone for a couple of hours during the day. Their ability to watch another child is more limited.
However, leaving a child in a car is never considered a safe thing to do.
Puget Sound is a large body of water located by the Olympic Peninsula
What is the Washington official state insect?
Washington's official state insect is the Green Darner Dragonfly.
What is Washington highest elevation feet above sea level?
Olympia, Washington is 95 feet (29 meters) above sea level
This river forms the border between whashington and Oregon?
There are many rivers that create state boundaries in the United States. The river that separates Washington from Oregon is the Columbia River.
What large body of water is near Seattle Washington?
The major bodies of water in Washington state include:
- Major Rivers - Columbia River, Snake River, Yakima River.
- Major Lakes - Lake Franklin D. Roosevelt, Lake Washington.
What products is Washington state known for?
illustrate the major products of Washington state
Agriculture: seafood, dairy products, apples, cattle, wheat, potatoes, nursery stock;
Industry: aerospace, software development, food processing, paper products, lumber and wood products, chemical products, tourism
How long is the drive from Memphis to Orlando?
The approximate driving time and mileage information -
Between: Memphis, TN
and: Orlando, FL
Driving miles: 795
Driving time: 13 hrs 15 mins
- is based on traveling non-stop in good driving conditions. Driving time does not take into consideration conditions which may extend travel time such as weather, road work, border crossings, and rush hour traffic in urban areas. Mileage denotes actual road miles covered as opposed to Point A to Point B linear distances on a map.
Olympia is the capital of what state?
Olympia was a historic city in Greece that was self-sovereign. The current city of Olympia is part of the Elis region of Greece with the regional capital of Pyrgos. Greece's national capital is Athens.
What is the smallest mountain in Washington state?
i think that Pataha is the smallest because it only takes a few seconds to drive through it at 30mph.
Pataha is an uncorpirated town, so therefore, it has no population.
The smallest popultaed town in Washington State is Elbe, where the population is 21.
Dodge is unpopulated and it only takes 10 seconds to get through it at 20 mph
What is the year that Washington became a state?
Washington was admitted to the Union as the 42nd state in 1889.
How long is the drive from Las Vegas Nevada to Bellingham Washington?
The approximate driving time and mileage information -
Between: Seattle, WA
and: Bellingham, WA
Driving miles: 90
Driving time: 1 hr 45 mins
- is based on traveling non-stop in good driving conditions. Driving time does not take into consideration conditions which may extend travel time such as weather, road work, border crossings, and rush hour traffic in urban areas. Mileage denotes actual road miles covered as opposed to Point A to Point B linear distances on a map.
What are the 5 biggest cities in Washington State?
The ten largest cities in Washington state are Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, Vancouver, Bellevue, Everett, Kent, Yakima, Renton and Spokane Valley. These are the largest in terms of the population.
When did Seattle become a state?
Seattle was first founded in 1851 by Luther Collins. The date generally accepted as the founding of modern Seattle, however, is 1869. This is because the town was re-incorporated with a governmental overhaul at this time.
Who are the neighboring states for Washington state?
Idaho is east of Washington state and Oregon is south of it.
Who is running for governor in the state of Washington in 2008?
No one because the term of office has not expired but will at the end of 2009.
Who are the current Washington state representatives?
U.S. Representatives from Washington Since November 2012:
CD#1 - Suzan DelBene (D)
CD#2 - Rick Larsen (D)
CD#3 - Jaime Herrera Beutler (R)
CD#4 - Doc Hastings (R)
CD#5 - Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R)
CD#6 - Norman Dicks (D)
CD#7 - Jim McDermott (D)
CD#8 - Dave Reichert (R)
CD#9 - Adam Smith (D)
