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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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Large city on Puget Sound?

In population order... Seattle, Tacoma, Everett, Federal Way, and Bellingham

Battleground in Washington State?

San Juan Island National Historical Park commerates the Pig War between Britain and the United States. Battle Ground Washington marks the site of the non-battle with the Klickitat Indians during the Yakima Indian uprising.

Where did George Washington place his cannon to pound the British in Boston?

The cannons were placed in the Roxbury area in Boston during the Siege of Boston. The Siege of Boston occurred from April 19, 1775 to March 17, 1776.

Who was the architect for the White House and how was he chosen?

In 1792 George Washington dismissed engineer/architecture Pierre Charles L' Enfants design for insubordination, so he set up a compititon, two actually, one for the Presidents House and one for the Capital. The winner of the compitition for the White House was James Hoban an Immigrant from Ireland that lived in Charleston, South Carolina until he moved to Washington DC in 1792 where he staid until he died in 1831.

Is Spokane Washington farther west than LA?

No, Spokane is farther east than Los Angeles.

However, Reno, Nevada, is farther west than Los Angeles. Also, Spokane is farther west than San Diego.

How did the road King Tutankhamun in Whatcom County Washington get that name?

I grew up nearby, on the corner of the Pole Road & Aldrich Road _ note that we say 'the' before road names. I'd heard that the King Tut road was named after an elderly bachelor who lived out there & sold soap, which he called 'King Tut' brand, after the tomb artifacts became a big national sensation in the early 20th century.

How long do you have to return a car to the dealer in the state of Utah?

If you took possession, it's yours. Some dealers will allow you to trade the vehicle for something else on the lot if you didn't like something about it, but when buying a vehicle remember the Latin warning; "Caveat Emptor"... Let the buyer beware. If you don't know cars don't buy. If you aren't absolutely certain of your financial status, don't take on an auto loan.

What is the driving distance from Briggs Oregon to Spokane Washington?

This is not the original question. There is no town called Briggs in Oregon. Best guess: The distance from Biggs Junction to Spokane is 249 miles.

Qualifications for governor Washington state?

Must be 30 years or older, live in Washington, and be a citizen of the United States. And, NOT be previously convicted of an "infamous crime" (felony), or, if an "Ex-Offender", have paid trial, restitution, and appellate costs, and not be on WA DOC "Community Custody" as well. Also, NOT be found mentally "incompetent" by a Superior Court in WA State.

Where is Anacortes?

Anacortes is in Skagit County, Washington. It is on Fidalgo Island, it is surrounded by the north Puget Sound and San Juan Islands.