Washington
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Territory (land area) |
66,544 sq miles = 172,348 sq kms (Ranks 20th among states) |
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Population (July 2005 estimate): |
6287759 |
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Admitted: |
November 11, 1889, as the 42nd
state of the US |
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Capital: |
Olympia |
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Largest city (incl.
metropolitan area): |
Seattle |
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Abbreviation: |
WA |
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Nickname: |
The Evergreen State |
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Region: |
The
West, The Pacific Northwest |