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  1. Washington, officially the State of Washington, [3] is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is often referred to as Washington state[a] to distinguish it from the national capital, [4] both named after George Washington (the first U.S. president).

  2. Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly known as Washington or D.C., is the capital city and federal district of the United States. The city is on the Potomac River , across from Virginia , and shares land borders with Maryland to its north and east.

  3. Mar 3, 2023 · Washington is a state located in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is bordered by Oregon to the south, Idaho to the east, Canada to the north. The state has a total area of approximately 71,362 square miles and ranks as the 18th largest state in the country.

  4. Sep 17, 2024 · Washington, constituent state of the United States of America. Lying at the northwestern corner of the 48 conterminous states, it is bounded by the Canadian province of British Columbia to the north, the U.S. states of Idaho to the east and Oregon to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west.

  5. Vancouver is located just north of the Columbia River and the Oregon border, just west of where the Columbia River Gorge bisects the volcanic Cascade Range and just east of where the Willamette River enters the Columbia. The city of Vancouver is in the Western Lowlands region of Washington.

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    Dec 18, 2009 · Washington is the nation’s leading producer of apples, pears, sweet cherries and hops. Three national parks and 68 state parks border Puget Sound, which spans 2,500 miles of shoreline and helps...

  7. Visit Washington to experience a captivating blend of natural beauty and diverse outdoor adventures. With snow-capped peaks, rugged coastline, evergreen forests, wildflower fields, and abundant wildlife, this state offers an endless array of thrilling pursuits for those who seek the great outdoors.

  8. Aug 1, 2023 · Washington State attracts millions of tourists each year. These visitors and potential transplants descend upon the state for various reasons.

  9. Oct 5, 2022 · 1. Olympic National Park. Source: evenfh / shutterstock. Hoh Rainforest Trail, Olympic National Park, Washington. The Olympic National Park in Port Angeles is a great place to enjoy the nature on offer in the state of Washington.

  10. Washington is in the northwest corner of the contiguous United States (which excludes Alaska and Hawaii). It’s bordered by British Columbia, Canada, in the north; Idaho in the east; Oregon in...

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