Fast Facts
What is Washingtons nickname?
The Evergreen State
What big ocean is located in Washington?
Pacific Ocean
What year was CWU founded?
1891
Who is the governer of WA?
Jay Inslee
What sports team won the super bowl in 2014?
Seattle Seahawks
What is the capital?
Olympia
Highest Mountain?
Mount Rainer
How many people live in WA state?
7.1 million
What currency does WA use?
U.S dollar
What city holds the state fair?
Puyallup
What is the biggest city in Washington?
Seattle
What two states does Washington border?
Idaho and Oregon
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Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell
How tall is the space needle?
605 ft
Why is the state called Washington?
What trees are mostly found in WA?
Douglas firs, hemlocks, and pines
What year was Starbucks founded in Seattle?
1971
What was the name of the first women governor that ran in WA?
Dixie Lee Ray
What technology companies are from WA?
Microsoft, Boeing and Amazon
What is the state bird?
Goldfinch
What fruit does WA produce really well?
Apples
What year did Washington become the 42nd state?
1889
Washington is one of only 8 states in the US that collects no personal state income tax. True or False
True
What year did the Great Seattle Fire happen?
1889