Washington

 

 

Territory (land area)

66,544 sq miles = 172,348 sq kms (Ranks 20th among states)

Population (July 2005 estimate):

6287759

Admitted:

November 11, 1889, as the 42nd state of the US

Capital:

Olympia

Largest city (incl. metropolitan area):

Seattle

Abbreviation:

WA

Nickname:

The Evergreen State

Region:

The West, The Pacific Northwest