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Washington, officially the State of Washington, is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is often referred to as Washington state to distinguish it from the national capital, both named for George Washington (the first U.S. president). Washington borders the Pacific Ocean to the west, … See more
Washington was named after President George Washington by an act of the United States Congress during the creation of Washington Territory in 1853; the territory was to … See more
Washington is the northwesternmost state of the contiguous United States. It borders Idaho to the east, bounded mostly by the meridian running … See more
Washington has a relatively strong economy, with a total gross state product of $612,996.5 million in 2019, placing it fifth in the nation and growing by 6.5 percent per year—the fastest rate in the United States. The minimum wage was set at $11 in 2017 … See more
Hanford Nuclear Reservation is currently the most contaminated nuclear site in the United States and is the focus of the nation's largest See more
Early history
The 9,300-year-old skeletal remains of Kennewick Man, one of the oldest and most complete human remains found in North America, … See morePopulation
Washington's population was 7,705,281 in the 2020 census, a 14.6% increase since the 2010 census. In 2020, the state ranked 13th overall … See moreWashington's state transportation system comprises several modes that are maintained by various government entities. The See more
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