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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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Washington state officials recommend that you do what while out on the water?
Never anchor in shipping lanes for any reason
Some of the famous cities in Washington state are: Olympia (the state capital), Seattle, Bellingham and Spokane.
What is Spokane Washington known for?
Spokane, Washington is known for outdoor recreation. It is also Bing Crosby's hometown. It is the largest city between Seattle and the twin cities in Minnesota.
Why were abolitionists worried about the slave trade in Washington d.c?
The presence of slave markets in Washington DC were controversial because it was a political city. In fact, slave markets were controversial in most cities.
What are the major airports in Washington in Washington state?
Seatac Airport is the only real major airport.
How long is the flight from London England to kelowna?
From London to Vancouver is 9.5 hours. Then from Vancouver to Kelowna is another 45min flight or a 4 hour drive. There are no direct flights
Which country borders Washington on the north?
The country north of Washington state is Canada! The province of Canada above Washington is British Columbia. Vancouver is extremely close to the border.
What is the largest lake in Washington State?
Lake Chelan is the largest natural lake.
I believe that Lake Roosevelt, created by the Grand Coolee Dam is the largest lake.
What state is Washington DCin?
Some say Maryland but it's not a state at all because it's the capitol.
What is the largest country in size in Washington?
Washington DC is the capital city of the US. It does not have countries or cities.
What attractions does Spokane Washington have?
Spokane, WA offers several tourist attractions. Some notable ones include the Centennial Trail, Loof Carrousel, and golfing clubs. Visit spokane is a good resource.
What are the major exports and imports to Washington?
Washington DC has no manufacturing or agriculture industry, it is largely a services town. Therefore Washington DC imports almost everything such as food, clothing, heavy machinery, household goods, medecines, appliances, electronics, cars, etc.
Washington DC's most famous export are government regulations and university graduates (undergraduate and more advanced degrees).
What are 3 biggest cities in Washington state?
(from Wikipedia) According to the 2008 Census estimates, the top 10 cities in Washington State are:
1 Seattle 592,800
2 Spokane 204,428
3 Tacoma 202,700
4 Vancouver 162,400
5 Bellevue 119,200
6 Everett 102,300
7 Spokane Valley 88,920
8 Federal Way 88,040
9 Kent 86,980
10 Yakima 84,300
Where is a rain shadow located in the US?
Rain shadows are a dry area on the side of a mountain that face away from the wind. This phenomenon can be seen in the Cascade Mountains in Oregon and Washington, Hawaii, southern California, and even in the Mojave desert.
Will Washington state extradite from North Dakota?
All US states and territories honor each other's requests for extradition - there are no 'safe-haven' states - It is impossible to know with certainty whether a particular state will choose to extradite you for a particular offense, or not, there are simply too many variables. It may depend, in part, on the offense and the seriousness of it, and/or how badly they want you returned - most states WILL extradite for felony offenses and crimes of violence.
How old do you have to be to own a gun in the state of Washington?
21, the same as in the whole of the United States, in accordance with federal law.
What is the population of Whashington State?
The population of Washington state is 6.897-million. The capital of Washington, Olympia, has 48,338 residents. Bellvue, in King County, is the most-populated city in Washington state with 133,992 residents.
Does Washington state have a rainforest and a desert?
Officially, no. The nearest is the Great Basin Desert that extends from Oregon to Wyoming and South to Nevada and Utah. However, during drought years a good case could be made for desert climate in the Columbia River Valley and in the Spokane area.
What mountain is located in Washington state?
Mount Rainier is Washington's highest elevation at 14,411 feet above sea level.
