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Geography of Washington State

General features : The US state of Washington is the only American state to be named after a president. It is located in the Pacific Northwest region. It shares its borders with Canadian province of British Columbia in the north, Oregon in the south, Idaho in the east and the Pacific Ocean in the west. It is the eighteenth-largest state in the union. The landscape of the state can be divided into six geographic land areas : Olympic Mountains : The Olympic Mountains are located in the northwest corner of Washington. It is bordered by the Strait of Juan de Fuca in the north and Pacific Ocean in the west. Most of the land area lies within the borders of Olympic National Park. Coast Range : Coast Range is situated to the south of the Olympic Mountains, in the southwest corner of Washington. Willapa Hills is one of the notable features of the Coast Range in Washington. Puget Sound Lowlands : Puget Sound Lowlands lies to the east of the Olympic Mountains and the west of the Cascade Mountains. It also includes the land along the Chehalis River which runs to the Pacific Ocean. Around 75% of the population lives in the Puget Sound Lowlands. The Strait of Juan de Fuca connects Puget Sound to the Pacific Ocean. Cascade Mountains : The highest point in the state, Mount Ramier, is located in the Cascade Mountains. It lies to the east of the Puget Sound Lowlands. This area has several volcanic peaks, most of them inactive. Forest covers the lower slopes of the mountains. Columbia Plateau : The Columbia Plateau or the Columbia Basin is located in the central and southern Washington. It lies to the south and the east of the great bend in the Columbia River. It is part of the largest lava plateau in the world. "Coulees" and "Scablands" are some of the unique features of the plateau. Rocky Mountains : The Rocky Mountains in Washington are called the Columbia Mountains and consist of ridges and valleys cut by the Columbia River. It is a source of natural resources such as copper, lead, gold, limestone, zinc and silver. Geographical Facts About Washington Climate of Washington : The Climate of the state varies from west to east. Primary factors that determine the climate of the state are the large semi-permanent high-pressure and low-pressure systems of the north Pacific Ocean, the continental air masses of North America, and the Olympic and Cascade mountains. The western region of the state has humid and mild climate, while the east of the Cascade Range has cool, dry climate. The average annual temperature varies from 51 degrees Fahrenheit on the Pacific coast to 40 degrees Fahrenheit in the northeast. The western region of the Olympic Peninsula receives more than 160 inches of rainfall annually while the western slopes of Cascade Range see very heavy snowfall annually. Mountains : Mountain Rainier is the highest peak in the state of Washington. Other prominent mountains in the state area: Lakes : Major lakes in the state of Washington are Diablo Lake, Lake Franklin, D. Roosevelt and Lake Washington. Lake Washington is the second largest lake in the state. Rivers : Columbia River is the largest river in the Pacific Northwest. It rises in the Rocky Mountains and flows into the US state of Washington. Other major rivers in the state are : Snake River Yakima River Sumas River Nooksack River Skagit River
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Geography of Washington State
General features : The US state of Washington is the only American state to be named after a president. It is located in the Pacific Northwest region. It shares its borders with Canadian province of British Columbia in the north, Oregon in the south, Idaho in the east and the Pacific Ocean in the west. It is the eighteenth-largest state in the union. The landscape of the state can be divided into six geographic land areas : Olympic Mountains : The Olympic Mountains are located in the northwest corner of Washington. It is bordered by the Strait of Juan de Fuca in the north and Pacific Ocean in the west. Most of the land area lies within the borders of Olympic National Park. Coast Range : Coast Range is situated to the south of the Olympic Mountains, in the southwest corner of Washington. Willapa Hills is one of the notable features of the Coast Range in Washington. Puget Sound Lowlands : Puget Sound Lowlands lies to the east of the Olympic Mountains and the west of the Cascade Mountains. It also includes the land along the Chehalis River which runs to the Pacific Ocean. Around 75% of the population lives in the Puget Sound Lowlands. The Strait of Juan de Fuca connects Puget Sound to the Pacific Ocean. Cascade Mountains : The highest point in the state, Mount Ramier, is located in the Cascade Mountains. It lies to the east of the Puget Sound Lowlands. This area has several volcanic peaks, most of them inactive. Forest covers the lower slopes of the mountains. Columbia Plateau : The Columbia Plateau or the Columbia Basin is located in the central and southern Washington. It lies to the south and the east of the great bend in the Columbia River. It is part of the largest lava plateau in the world. "Coulees" and "Scablands" are some of the unique features of the plateau. Rocky Mountains : The Rocky Mountains in Washington are called the Columbia Mountains and consist of ridges and valleys cut by the Columbia River. It is a source of natural resources such as copper, lead, gold, limestone, zinc and silver. Geographical Facts About Washington Climate of Washington : The Climate of the state varies from west to east. Primary factors that determine the climate of the state are the large semi-permanent high-pressure and low-pressure systems of the north Pacific Ocean, the continental air masses of North America, and the Olympic and Cascade mountains. The western region of the state has humid and mild climate, while the east of the Cascade Range has cool, dry climate. The average annual temperature varies from 51 degrees Fahrenheit on the Pacific coast to 40 degrees Fahrenheit in the northeast. The western region of the Olympic Peninsula receives more than 160 inches of rainfall annually while the western slopes of Cascade Range see very heavy snowfall annually. Mountains : Mountain Rainier is the highest peak in the state of Washington. Other prominent mountains in the state area: Lakes : Major lakes in the state of Washington are Diablo Lake, Lake Franklin, D. Roosevelt and Lake Washington. Lake Washington is the second largest lake in the state. Rivers : Columbia River is the largest river in the Pacific Northwest. It rises in the Rocky Mountains and flows into the US state of Washington. Other major rivers in the state are : Snake River Yakima River Sumas River Nooksack River Skagit River

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Washington Flag The official flag of Washington consists of the state seal on a dark green background. It was adopted in 1925.
Map of Washington
Washington (State) Map: Washington is the 18 largest states in the United States and becomes the country's 13th most populous state. Located in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States, Washington borders Oregon to the south, Idaho to the east, and Canada to the north. Washington was admitted to the Union on November 11, 1889, as the 42nd state.
About Washington Map - This Washington map shows federal and state highways and railroads. The capitals of Olympia, other major cities and natural features such as lakes and forests are shown on the map. Tourist attractions, such as the Cascade Mountains, Liberty Bay, San Juan Island, and Mineral Springs, are clearly marked on the map.
History of the State of Washington
Washington is where the oldest and most complete skeleton, of the so-called 'Kennewick Man' was discovered. Several Native American tribes (29 officially recognized tribes) are known to have inhabited the land since prehistoric times.
The Spanish in 1775, were the first to arrive among European explorers. The countries that have claimed the land include Britain and Russia, as well as the newly formed United States. The land was recognized as state on November 11, 1889.
Geography of the State of Washington
Located on the West Coast of the US Northwest, the state borders Oregon to the south, Idaho to the east, Canada to the north, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. The Cascade Mountains divide the state into a western and eastern part.
The western part of Washington has a coastal climate; precipitation during winter, with dry and warm summers. Year-round temperatures are generally mild, but it rains! On the other hand, the eastern part of the state is much more arid climate, with savannas, arid and semi-arid. Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, Vancouver, Bellevue and Renton are the major cities in Washington. Know more here.
Travel Destinations in Washington State
The state of Washington has a lot to offer in terms of tourism. The 100-year-old Pike Place Market in downtown Seattle is a shopper's paradise and home to the first Starbucks.
The Olympic National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and North Cascades National Park, have a multitude of geological formations, including glacial peaks, alpine meadows, rugged coastline and temperate rain forest. Lake Chelan and Lake Crescent beckons visitors to their sparkling shores for leisure activities. Alki Beach, Shi Shi Beach (pronounced shy), Ruby Beach, Rialto Beach, and First Beach, are some of the fascinating beaches along the Pacific Coast.
Solitude seekers love to uncover the hidden secrets of Puget Sound and the charm of the San Juan Islands. Manito Park, Botanical Garden, Riverside Park, Seattle Art Museum, Snoqualmie Falls, Ballard Lock, Mount St. National Volcano Monument Helens, Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle Center, Space Needle and Kidd Valley, are just some of the highest-ranked places to visit in Washington State.
Transportation in the State of Washington
By Air - Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), and Spokane International Airport (GEG), are the two major airports in the state.
By Train - The Cascades, Empire Builder and Coast Starlight Amtrak lines run through major cities like Vancouver, Seattle and Tacoma.
Roads - I-90, I-5, and I-82 are the major interstate highways connecting the state with the rest of the county.
Education in Washington State
The state has a strong emphasis on education, with more than 40 institutions offering higher education. Some of the more notable institutions in the state include Washington University, Washington State University, Western Washington University, East Washington University, and Central Washington University.
Facts about the State of Washington
Olympia is the capital, and Seattle is the largest city in Washington.
Mount Rainier in the Cascade Range contains more ice than the rest of the 47 contiguous states combined.
The Boeing plant, in Everett, is the largest building in the world by volume.
