USA History
Washington
The following information is provided by:
Carpenter, Allen and Provorse, Carl. "The World Almanac Of The U.S.A." World Almanac Books, New Jersey. (C)1996.
Became State: November 11, 1889
Capital: Olympia
Known as: Evergreen State
Motto: By and by
Bird: Willow Goldfinch
Fish: Steelhead Trout
Flower: Western Rhododendron
Song: "Washington, My Home"
Tree: Western Hemlock
Area: Square miles
Number of Counties: 70,637
Highest point: 14,410 feet (Mount Rainier)
Lowest point: sea level (Pacific Ocean)