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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 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)
What are the major highways in the state of Washington?
There are three major U.S. Interstate highways in Washington. They are I-5 (276.62 miles), I-82 (132.57 miles) and I-90 (297.52 miles).
Are butterfly knife's illegal to own in Washington State?
yeah. possesion of one is illegal. its because they are hard to open and noobs hurt themselves. they are also seen as a weapon because they can be opened quickly with one hand like a swith. which is also illegal, just alot easier to get.
How far away from Cougar is Mt St Helens?
Mount St. Helens is 12.8 miles from Cougar, Washington, via Lewis River Road. If you take NF-81, it is 17.2 miles.
What are some things in Washington State that begins with the letter Z?
· Zero Street is the name of a road in Arkoma, Oklahoma
British Columbia Canada is due north to what state?
There are three states that have British Columbia on their northern border: Washington, Idaho and Montana.
What did the Pacific Northwest people make?
Although the question is quite vague, I assume the person posting the query is asking about the crafts of the people indigenous to the Pacific Northwest.
Each Northwest Indian nation has its own characteristic designs, of course, and those familiar with native Pacific Northwest art can tell what tribe or even what village a piece came from at a glance. Arts and crafts Northwest Indian artists are best known for include basketry (including distinctive basket hats and capes), intricate woodcarving (especially ceremonial masks and majestic totem poles), and weavings (including the unusual Chilkat blankets).
What are some famous things in Washington state?
The space needle Starbucks Cofee, Bill Gates, (Probably Microsoft), of course theres the Space Needle, and apples
Can you legally leave school when you reach the age of 18 in Washington State?
No. You're eighteen and legally considered an adult now. You can do as you please. However, I suggest you check out the price of putting a roof over your own head, feeding yourself, etc. etc. etc. before you burn all your bridges. Life ain't cheap.
