Washington

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Welcome to "The Evergreen State" it's a spectacular state!
===State Facts: Did you know that Washington's size is 71,303 square miles. The population is 6.664,195. Did you know the types of areas are rural, suburban, and urban. Not a lot of states have all 3 types of areas!===

===Geography: Did you know Washington is the 18th largest state in the United States? Washington is mountainous. Did you also know some mountains in Washington used to be active volcanos like Mount St. Helens.===

===Climate and Region: There's a lot of different climates in Washington. For example in the western part of Washington it's rainier than the eastern side because of their clouds. In the Eastern Washington is normal all four seasons are normal.===

===Government: Did you know Washington is a big democratic state. State Governor: Christine Gregoire. Capital: Olympia. U.S. Senators: Maria Cantwell (democrat) and Patty Murray (democrat). U.S. Represenatives number total:9. Democrats Number: 6. Republicans Number: 3. State Senators: 49.===

State Representatives: 98. Counties Number in State: 39.
===Natural Resources, Industries, and Crops: Technology is a big part in Washington with Microsoft and Aerospace is are leading industry. Washington's natural resources and crops are technology,potatoes, barley, apples, and wheat.===

===History: History is very important to Washington! Washington was established in 1889, (as the 42nd state). In (1774) Juan P'erez lead the first spanish expedition to expore the Northwest Coast. (1889) Washington becomes the 42nd state. (1910) women gain the rights to vote. 1962 the Seattle's World Fair is held. (1975) Microsoft was found. Thousands of years ago settlers settled in Washington. Did you know Mount St. Helens erupted in Washington blasting more than 1,300 feet of the mountain top. Did you also know Mount St. Helens is the only volcano in the continental United States to erupt in recent history.===

Native Americans: Chief Seattle is the main chief in the western part of Washington. Did you know native americans had different life styles if they lived in the west or east of Washington.
===State Symbols: Washington has very interesting state symbols. Bird: American Goldfinch. Tree: Western Hemlock. Flower: Coast Rhododendron. Fruit: Apple. Fossil: Columbian Mammoth. Dance: Square Dance. Gemstone: Petrified Wood. ===

===Fun Facts: Did you know Washington is the only state named after a president in the U.S. (George Washington)? Also did you know Washington is the 13th most populated stae in the county?Did you know Starbucks was name after the writer Moby Dick? Did you know Starbuck's headquarters began in Seattle, Washington? The nickname is the "Evergreen State". ===

Sports Teams:

 * ===Seattle Seahawks (NFL)===
 * ===Seattle Storm (WNBA)===
 * ===Seattle Sounders (MLS)===
 * ===Seattle Mariners (MLB)===
 * ===Spokane Shock (AFL)===

Famous People:

 * ===Bill Gates===
 * ===Linda Buck===
 * ===Charol Channing===
 * ===John Stockton===
 * ===Jimi Hendrix===

Cool Recipes:

 * ===Baked Salmon===
 * ===Baked Apples===