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).