Washington


 * State: Washington **
 * Capitol: Olympia **
 * Facts about the State **
 * Bird: willow goldfinch (1951)
 * Flower: coast rhododendron (1892)
 * Tree: western hemlock (1947)
 * Gem or State Rock: petrified wood (1975)
 * Origin of State Name: In honor of George Washington
 * Motto: Equal Rights //Al-Ki// (Indian word meaning “by and by”)
 * nickname: Evergreen State
 * Flag: [[image:http://www.50states.com/flag/image/nunst078.gif width="79" height="89"]]
 * Population Size as of 2010: King, 1,931,249 (2010); Okanogan, 5,268 sq mi.
 * Weather/Climate season: **__RAIN__**, //__sunshine,__// and cloudy
 * Geography **
 * Region of the US
 * Major cities in the state: [|Seattle], 608,660
 * Neighboring states: Idaho, and Oregon
 * Any bodies of water in or around?
 * Topography
 * Time Zone


 * Government **
 * Who are the leaders? (Specify governor, 2 senators and House of Representative members)


 * History **
 * When the State got its statehood
 * Famous people
 * Famous events that took place in this state
 * Culture **
 * Special: foods, music, festivals, etc
 * Demographics – Diversity, Religion, etc.


 * Attractions **
 * Landmarks
 * Sports Teams:
 * Recreation
 * Colleges
 * Famous buildings/businesses
 * Natural Parks
 * Major Events
 * Major Airports


 * Unique **
 * Crazy State Law
 * Interesting Facts