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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 was officially named after George Washington
Drive time from Pasco WA to Los Angeles CA?
It requires about 17 hours and 20 minutes of driving time according to MapQuest.
When was Washington introduced into the Union?
Washington was admitted to the Union as the 42nd state in 1889.
How many miles from Seattle Washington to Richland Washington?
215 miles taking this route:
- Take I-90 EAST, from Seattle, to I-82 EAST to YAKIMA at EXIT 110.
- Take I-82 EAST to I-182 EAST to RICHLAND and PASCO at EXIT 102.
- Take I-182 EAST to Richland.
How many main land regions does Washington have?
Washington has 5 mainland regions. Coastal Region, Puget Sound Lowlands, Cascade Mountains, Okanogan Highlands, Columbia Plateau.
How long does it take to drive from Las Vegas Nevada to Olympia Washington?
Google Maps estimates the driving time as 19 hours and 27 minutes.
What is Washingtons state flower?
Washington's state flower is the Coast Rhododendron, more commonly known as the rhodie. These flowers come in a huge variety of colors, patterns, shapes and sizes and grow on bushes ranging from knee hight, to that a small tree. They are seen throughout Western Washington as they thrive in the cool, wet climate, and can usually be found in gardens.
How long does it take to drive from Seattle Washington to Bakersfield California?
Google Maps estimates the driving time as 17 hours and 2 minutes.
Where are the major cities located in Washington in the western lowlands?
They are almost all on the edge of Puget sound. Seattle, Tacoma and Everett are all major seafaring and manufacturing cities.
What is the age of majority for contractual capacity in Washington State?
The age to contract is 18. You can sign one younger, but the other party is taking a risk that you won't back out. They often require a co-signer, someone that is an adult.
- Chief Comcomly (1754 - 1830) the principal chief of the Chinook Confederacy. He was a shrewd old man with only one eye. He received medals from Lewis and Clark. He assisted the Astor Expedition.
- Ranald MacDonald (1824 - 1894) was the first man to teach the English language in Japan. Grandson of Chief Comcomly. Son of a Scottish fur trader. He taught English to Einosuke Moriyama, one of the chief interpreters to handle the negotiations between Commodore Perry and the Tokugawa Shogunate.
- Catherine Herrold Troeh (1911 - 2007) was an American historian, artist, activist and advocate for Native American rights and culture, especially in the Pacific Northwest. She was an elder of the Chinook tribe and a direct descendant of Chief Comcomly.
