• The state enjoys a diverse range of climates, from the temperate rain forests of the Olympic National Park to the arid conditions of Eastern Washington.
  • Washington became the 42nd state in the United States on November 11, 1889. It was the final state in the contiguous U.S. that has a coastline.
  • A disgraced cop is on the run after he allegedly shot dead his former wife and his 17-year-old girlfriend in Washington state before abducting a one-year-old boy.
  • The official travel and tourism website for the State of Washington. Find visitor guides, travel inspiration, and planning tools for your next vacation.
  • Appropriately known as the Evergreen State, Washington is awash with pristine nature, spellbinding scenery and dramatic landscapes.
  • The State of Washington has the largest ferry system in the United States with 20 terminals located around Puget Sound and in the San Juan Islands.
  • The flag has a deep green background with the state seal in the center. The state seal pictures George Washington, the first president of the United States.
  • Washington State is a melting pot of people, companies and ideas that has reshaped the way we think, shop, travel, entertain and communicate.
  • As shown in the given Washington location map that Washington is located in the north-west region of the United States.
  • There are many fun facts about Washington state to learn. Washington is the most northwestern state in the continental United States.