Everything You Need To Know About Washington
Washington
STATE FACTS
State Motto: Alki (Chinook word meaning “By and By”)
State Capital: Olympia
State Population: About 7.9 million people
Nickname: The Evergreen State
Abbreviation: WA
Region: West
Year of Statehood: 1889
States That Share a Border:
- Oregon
- Idaho
STATE SYMBOLS
Bird: Willow Goldfinch
Flower: Coast Rhododendron
Tree: Western Hemlock
Flag: Flag of Washington
Animal: Olympic Marmot
5 FAMOUS LANDMARKS:
Space Needle – Iconic observation tower and symbol of Seattle.
Mount Rainier – Tallest mountain in Washington and an active volcano.
Olympic National Park – Known for rainforests, mountains, and rugged coastline.
Pike Place Market – Historic public market famous for seafood and local vendors.
Mount St. Helens – Volcano known for its major eruption in 1980.
5 FAMOUS FOODS:
Salmon with roasted vegetables – Often fresh-caught Pacific salmon, baked or grilled.
Apple and cheddar pork chops – Combines Washington apples with locally raised pork.
Clam chowder – Especially from Puget Sound, using local clams.
Geoduck stir-fry – Geoduck is a large local clam unique to Washington.
Berry pancakes or huckleberry pie – Breakfast or dessert using local berries.
Washington Maps
Washington Map – Default view is great for cities. Terrain view is great for physical features.
5 INTERESTING FACTS
Washington is the leading producer of apples in the United States.
Seattle is known as the birthplace of modern coffee culture.
The state is named after George Washington, the first U.S. president.
Washington has rainforests, mountains, deserts, and coastline all within one state.
Mount St. Helens erupted in 1980 in one of the most famous volcanic events in U.S. history.
Here’s a video about the state of Washington by Homeschool Pop on Youtube.
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