Washington is bounded on the north by Canada, on the east by Idaho, on the south by Oregon, and by the Pacific Ocean on the west. Washington is the 18th largest state by area, and with a population of 5.9 million, is the 15th most populous state. Major industries and employers in Washington include farming (fruit, berries, nuts, cattle, wheat), lumber, tourism, hydroelectric power, computer software, aircraft, and aluminum refining. Washington was admitted to the Union as the 42nd state on November 11, 1889. The state of Washington was named after the first president of the United States, George Washington. The nickname of the state of Washington is "The Evergreen State".
Washington has several state taxes, including a state sales tax, and property taxes. however Washington has no state personal income tax.
State Capital: Olympia
State Motto: "Alki" (By and By)
State Bird: Goldfinch
State Flower: Coast rhododendron
State Song: Washington, My Home State Tree: Sugar maple
State Gem: Petrified wood
State Fish: Steelhead trout
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State Ranking:
Most Liveable State: 25
Lowest Overall Taxes: 27
Best Environment for Education: 30
Lowest Crime: 31
In 2008, Coldwell Banker looked at the cost of a typical 2,200-square-foot house with 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, a family room and a two-car garage. The neighborhood - a more subjective measure - is one "typical for corporate middle-management transferees." The following is a sample of cities in the state:
| Bellevue |
$814483 |
| Seattle |
584500 |
| Spokane |
278750 |
| Tacoma |
338750 |
| Tri-Cities |
225988 |
| Yakima |
286000 |
Cities in the state that ranked in the top 100 "Best Places to Live" by CNNMoney.com include:
Bellevue
Major cities in Washington include Seattle, Tacoma , Olympia , Vancouver , and Bellingham
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