Map of Washington (state)
Washington, formally the State of Washington, is a state in the Western United States’ Pacific Northwest area. The state was founded from the western half of the Washington Territory, which was given by the...
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Washington, formally the State of Washington, is a state in the Western United States’ Pacific Northwest area. The state was founded from the western half of the Washington Territory, which was given by the...
King County is in the state of Washington in the United States. In the 2020 census, the population was 2,269,675, making it the most populated county in Washington and the 13th most populous in...
The 24-day Seattle International Film Festival, Northwest Folklife around Memorial Day weekend, several Seafair activities throughout July and August (ranging from a Bon Odori celebration to the Seafair Cup hydroplane racing), Bite of Seattle,...
The economy of Seattle is fueled by a mix of traditional industrial firms and “new economy” internet and technology firms, as well as service, design, and clean technology firms. The Port of Seattle, which...
In recent years, the city has seen steady population increase, posing the challenge of absorbing additional citizens. After expanding by 4,000 citizens every year for the preceding 16 years, regional planners predicted that Seattle’s...
Seattle is bounded to the west by the saltwater Puget Sound (a Pacific Ocean arm) and to the east by Lake Washington. Elliott Bay, the city’s main harbor, is part of Puget Sound, making...