Facts of Washington
- Governor: Chris Gregoire
- Capital City:Olympia
- Motto:Al-ki meaning "hope for the future"
- Population:6,664,195 as of July 2009
- Time Zone:Pacific Time Zone
- State Abbreviation:W.A.
- Border States: Oregon and Idaho
- Admission to Statehood:
- Largest City: Seattle
- Highest Point: Mt. Rainier (14,410ft.)
- Lowest Point: Pacific Ocean
- Professional Sports Teams:Football, Washington Redskins. Baseball, Washington Nationals. Basketball, Washington Huskies.
- Famous People From the State: Chester F Carlson (inventor), Francis Scobee (Astronaut), Bob Barker (TV host).