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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
Does the Columbia river divide Oregon and Washington?
No. It is in Washington state and borders Oregon.
What states border the US state of Washington?
Carson City is the capital city of Nevada. It borders California.
Does Washington state have a tropical rainforest?
No, there are no tropical rain forests in Washington State. There are, however, temperate rain forests on the Olympic Peninsula. These rain forests are cooler in temperature than the tropical forests and house different species.
The distance across Washington from east to west is 360 miles.
What is the name of the city that is the capitol of Washinton?
Olympia is the capital of the U.S. state of Washington.
Does the state of Washington recognize civil unions legally performed in Rhode Island?
Yes. All Connecticut civil unions were legislatively converted to marriages in 2010 and the state of Maryland recognizes them as marriages, as they do any other out-of-state same-sex marriage.
Washington's nickname is the evergreen state Why is that?
because of the wilderness there.
there are beautiful mountains, beaches, and forests and grassy plains.....
Washington is Beautiful!
The state is very green. Esp. in the western part of state. it has many fir trees and lots of other trees and tons of green foliage.
75%, but in Oregon its 90%
How deep is lake crescent in Washington state?
Lake Crescent in Washington State has a maximum depth of approximately 624 feet (190 meters), making it one of the deepest lakes in the state. It is located in Olympic National Park and is known for its stunning blue waters and scenic surroundings. The lake was formed by glacial activity during the last ice age, contributing to its unique characteristics.
Which U.S. President was buried in the Washington National Cathedral?
The 27th President, William Howard Taft (1857-1930) was the first former President to be buried at Arlington (across the Potomac from Washington DC). Taft died March 8, 1930 and was buried there on March 11.
The only other President buried in Arlington is the 35th President, John F. Kennedy (1917-1963).
How old do you have to be to babysit in Washington state?
You have to be at least 12 years old or about that and then you have to take a babysitting class
no state borders Washington state to the west. Washington is on the west coast. The pacific Ocean & Puget Sound is to the west.
What did explorers discover in Washington state?
Captain Cook, Robert Gray, George Vancouver, Lewis and Clark, and Juan Perez
What are jehovah's witnesses 2012 convention dates in Washington?
The dates and places have not been released yet.
They will not be revealed for some time.
Below is a direct link
You'll notice that USA and Canada (other countries also) are not listed yet.
The countries that have been announced, you can locate places / dates / and in what language the sessions will be held in.
-- When dates and places are announced for USA, Canada, and other countries, they will appear on that link.
First Class Mail is delivered in three to five days.
What is the tallest building in Seattle?
The Washington Monument
The Washington Monument is a structure not a building. The tallest building in Washington D.C. is the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Though if you ever decide to be a tour guide, the the answer to the three tallest buildings are: Captiol, Old Post Office Pavillion and the National Cathedral.
Several things to consider in a practical sense:
- Idaho is in the Mountain time zone.
- Tennessee is in the Central and Eastern time zones (the state is divided).
- Florida is in the Eastern time zone.
Is there a Hobby Lobby store in Washington State?
No, there is not a Hobby Lobby Store located in Oregon yet.
Over the last 6 months they have opened two locations in Washington (Spokane Valley and Kennewick) and they just opened their first store in Visalia, CA on New Years Day 2011. Hobby Lobby is spreading like wildfire. If you don't have one in your state yet, just wait... you will more than likely see one soon. :)
What are people from Washington state called?
The majority of Washingtonians are outdoors people. Fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, to most other outdoor activies are a norm year around. Casual dress such as jeans and flannel shirts, teashirts are common. Big trucks and 4 wheel drives are found in a lot of driveways. Along with boats and rv's. Washington people are tough when the going gets tough, you wont see them looking helpless if the power goes out but instead firing up a woodstove or cranking up a generator and saying"bring it on" A true Washingtonian is more at home in nature than in a city.
What are the name of the cities in Washington state?
There is Kent, Seattle, Olympia, Tacoma, Tukwila, Burien, Renton, Yakima, Bremerton, Edomons, Bellingham, and Longview!
