State Capital The capital of Washington is Olympia.
Famous Landmark The Space Needle in Seattle is one of Washington's most famous landmarks.
Largest City Seattle is the largest city in the state of Washington.
State Nickname Washington state is also known as the 'Evergreen State' as it has an abundance of evergreen forests.
Iconic Mountain Washington has an iconic mountain, Mount Rainier, which is an active stratovolcano and the highest mountain in the state.
State's Industry Washington is renowned for its aerospace industry, with Boeing being one of the largest employers in the state.
Natural Reserves Washington state features three National Parks - Mount Rainier National Park, North Cascades National Park, and Olympic National Park.
Famous Market The Pike Place Market in Seattle is one of the oldest continuously operated public farmers' markets in the United States.
Climate Washington's climate varies greatly from the west to the east; the west has an oceanic climate, while the east has a semi-arid climate.
Coffee Capital Seattle, Washington is often referred to as the coffee capital of the United States, and is home to the first Starbucks.
