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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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Who is Dr Washington Sheffield?

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Yes this answer is correct Dr. Washington Sheffield was a dentist and in 1892 was the first person to manufacture toothpaste in a collapsible tube. This idea was later taken on by Colgate & Company.

Is Washington the only state with the Rain Shadow Effect?

No. Oregon's geography and climate patterns are similar, though not identical to those of Washington. The west side of the Oregon Cascades receives much more precipitation than does the east side.

How can you get a divorce in Washington State from a spouse you have not been able to contact for years?

You can go file for divorce. The only requirement is that you attempt to serve copies of the filings to the last known address of your spouse. If your spouse never receives them, they will not appear in court, and you can get the judgment entered by default. You can do most or all of this without an attorney, or what is called "pro se" in legal terms. You can start with a search of the Washington state website for legal documents, and contact the court facilitator in your local county courthouse.

How many miles from Pendleton OR to Tacoma WA?

297 miles and it takes about 4 hours and 38 minutes to get there.

River that separates washington and Oregon?

That would be the Columbia River. This river separates approximately two thirds of southern Washington from northern Oregon. At a place on the 46th parallel north this river total enters the state of Washington, and this parallel becomes the border line that separates the two states.

When did Washington state add the 360 area code?

Area code 360 was added as a split from area code 206 (at that time, the whole of western Washington) on January 15, 1995. Permissive dialing ended August 20, 1995.

Fun fact: 360 was one of the first two area codes that did not have 0 or 1 as the middle digit. Area code 334 was added in Alabama on the same day that 360 went into service.

What is the most popular city in Washington?

Seattle is the most populous city in the state of Washington.

What megalopolis in Washington?

The largest Metropolitan center is the Seattle Metropolitan area containing about 3.3 million people.

What state is WA?

WA is the abbreviation for Washington state

What year was Wahington State founded and by who?

The State of Washington was admitted to the Union in 1889 and was the 42nd state admitted. It was created from the western portion of the Washington Territory, which was established in 1846 after the Oregon Boundary Dispute with Britain was settled.

The region that is now Washington State was being visited and lived in by people of European descent as early as 1775.

Washington State, the University, was established by the state legislature on 28 March 1890. It opened on 13 January 1892. It took the name Washington State university in 1959, having first been called Washington Agricultural College and School of Scienceand then, beginning in 1905, the State College of Washington.

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What was Washington's capital in 1889?

Olympia was made Washington's capital in 1889.

Can the state of Washington suspend your Oregon license?

It depends. If you get a ticket in Washington and do not pay, WA will notify your home state and then your home state will suspend your license. Any tickets you receive in WA will normally be reported to your home state and treated in accordance with the point system in your home state. WA can suspend your right to drive in their state even if you have a valid drivers license from another state.