The Basics of Each State #11- Washington

Population- 7,796,941

Population Density- 106.3

Median Age- 37.7

Senators- Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell

Governor- Jay Inslee

Area- 71,362

Capital City- Olympia

Biggest City- Seattle

Biggest Metro Area- Seattle

Nickname- The Evergreen State

Motto- By and by

Date of Statehood- November 11, 1889

Flower- Pacific Rhododendron

Tree- Western Hemlock

Bird- American Goldfinch

Animal- Olympic Marmot

Song- Washington, My Home

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