The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to the U.S. state of Washington:
Washington is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States, and is named after George Washington, the first President of the United States (it is the only U.S. state named after a president). Washington was carved out of the western part of Washington Territory which had been ceded by Britain in 1846 by the Oregon Treaty as settlement of the Oregon Boundary Dispute. It was admitted to the Union as the 42nd state in 1889. The state's population at the 2010 United States census was 6,724,540. Washington is often called Washington State or the state of Washington to distinguish it from Washington, D.C.
General reference
Names Common name: Washington Pronunciation: Official name: State of Washington Abbreviations and name codes Postal symbol: WA ISO 3166-2 code: US-WA Internet second-level domain: .wa.us Nicknames The Evergreen State (currently used on license plates without "the") Apple State Chinook State Adjectival: Washington Demonym: Washingtonian
Geography of Washington
Washington is: a U.S. state, a federal state of the United States of America Location Northern Hemisphere Western Hemisphere Americas North America Anglo America Northern America United States of America Contiguous United States Canada–US border Western United States West Coast of the United States Northwestern United States Pacific Northwest Population of Washington: 7,705,281 (2020 U.S. Census) Area of Washington: 71,362 sq mi (184,827 km2) Atlas of Washington
Places in Washington
Historic places in Washington Abandoned communities in Washington Ghost towns in Washington National Historic Landmarks in Washington National Register of Historic Places listings in Washington Bridges on the National Register of Historic Places in Washington National Natural Landmarks in Washington National parks in Washington State parks in Washington
Environment of Washington
Climate of Washington Climate change in Washington (state) Geology of Washington Protected areas in Washington State forests of Washington National Wildlife Refuges in Washington Superfund sites in Washington Wildlife of Washington Fauna of Washington Birds of Washington Amphibians and reptiles of Mount Rainier National Park
Natural geographic features of Washington
Lakes of Washington Mountains of Washington Highest mountain peaks in Washington Rivers of Washington
Regions of Washington
Cascade Range Central Washington Columbia Gorge Columbia Plateau Columbia River Eastern Washington Inland Empire Kitsap Peninsula Long Beach Peninsula Okanogan Country Olympic Peninsula Palouse Puget Sound San Juan Islands Skagit Valley Western Washington Yakima Valley
Administrative divisions of Washington
The 39 Counties of the State of Washington Municipalities in Washington Cities in Washington State capital of Washington: Olympia Largest city in Washington: Seattle City nicknames in Washington Towns in Washington Unincorporated communities in Washington Census-designated places in Washington
Demography of Washington
Government and politics of Washington
Elections in Washington (state) Electoral reform in Washington Washington initiatives to the people Political party strength in Washington Washington initiatives to the legislature Washington's Lottery
Federal representation Washington's congressional delegations List of United States senators from Washington Patty Murray Maria Cantwell List of United States representatives from Washington Washington's congressional districts
State government of Washington
Form of government: U.S. state government Washington State Capitol
Executive branch of the government of Washington Governor of Washington Lieutenant Governor of Washington Secretary of State of Washington State departments Washington State Department of Transportation
Legislative branch of the government of Washington
Washington State Legislature (bicameral) Upper house: Washington State Senate Lower house: Washington House of Representatives
Judicial branch of the government of Washington
Washington Supreme Court
Law and order in Washington
Law of Washington (state) Cannabis in Washington (state) Capital punishment in Washington (state) Individuals executed in Washington Washington State Constitution Gun laws in Washington Law enforcement in Washington Law enforcement agencies in Washington Same-sex marriage in Washington
Military in Washington
Washington Military Department Washington National Guard Washington Air National Guard Washington Army National Guard Washington State Guard
Local government in Washington
City government in the state of Washington
History of Washington
History of Washington (state) Outline of Washington territorial evolution History of Latinos in Washington State
History of Washington, by period
Prehistory of Washington Kennewick Man Marmes Rockshelter Modern exploration of Washington, 1592–1818 Ioánnis Fokás may have explored the Strait of Juan de Fuca, 1592 Juan José Pérez Hernández's northern voyage, 1774 Bruno de Heceta sights the mouth of the Columbia River, 1775 Charles William Barkley, captain of the Imperial Eagle, explores and names the Strait of Juan de Fuca, 1787 Robert Gray explores and names the Columbia River, 1792 William Robert Broughton's voyage to the Columbia River Gorge, 1792 Lewis and Clark Expedition, 1804–1806 David Thompson's voyage on the Columbia River, 1811–1812 Oregon Country, 1818–1846 Anglo-American Convention of 1818 Fort Vancouver, 1824–1866 Provisional Government of Oregon, 1843–1848 Oregon Treaty of 1846 Unorganized territory of the United States, 1846–1848 Oregon Territory, (1848–1853)-1859 Washington Territory, 1853–1889 Puget Sound War, 1855–1856 Yakima War, 1855–1858 Okanagan Trail, 1858–1859 Pig War, 1859 State of Washington since November 11, 1889 Great Depression, 1929-1939 1933 Yakima Valley Strike Grand Coulee Dam, 1933-1942 World War II, 1939–1945 Japanese American internment, 1942–1945 Hanford Site, 1943 Mount Saint Helens eruption of 1980
Culture of Washington
Culture of Washington Museums in Washington Religion in Washington The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Washington Episcopal Diocese of Washington Scouting in Washington State symbols of Washington Flag of the State of Washington Seal of the State of Washington
The Arts in Washington Music of Washington
Sports in Washington
Economy and infrastructure of Washington
Economy of Washington Agriculture in Washington Washington apples Washington wine Communications in Washington Newspapers in Washington Radio stations in Washington Television stations in Washington Energy in Washington Hydro power in Washington Power stations in Washington Solar power in Washington (state) Wind power in Washington (state) Health care in Washington Hospitals in Washington Transportation in Washington Airports in Washington Ferries in Washington Rail transport in Washington Railroads in Washington Roads in Washington Interstate Highways in Washington State Highways in Washington
Education in Washington
Education in Washington (state) K-12 schools in Washington Washington Assessment of Student Learning High schools in Washington Homeschooling in Washington Private schools in Washington Administration of K-12 schools in Washington Washington State Board of Education Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction School districts in Washington Rural school districts in Washington Educational Service Districts in Washington Other related to K-12 education in Washington Washington State Office of Education Ombudsman Higher education in Washington Colleges and universities in Washington University of Washington Washington State University Administration of higher education in Washington Washington State Higher Education Coordinating Board
See also
Topic overview: Washington (state)
Index of Washington (state)-related articles
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