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Capital: Olympia
Population: 5,894,121
Entered the Union: November 11, 1889
As the: 42nd state
Motto: Al-Ki (Native American word meaning by and by)
State abbreviation/Postal code: Wash./WA
Governor: Christine Gregoire, D (to Jan. 2009)
Lieut. Governor: Brad Owen, D (to Jan. 2009)
Senators: Patty Murray, D (to Jan. 2011); Maria Cantwell, D (to Jan. 2013)
U.S. Representatives: 9
Secy. of State: Sam Reed, R (to Jan. 2009)
Treasurer: Michael J. Murphy, D (to Jan. 2009)
Atty. General: Rob McKenna, R (to Jan. 2009)
Auditor: Brian Sonntag, D (to Jan. 2009)
Organized as territory: March 2, 1853
Entered Union (rank): Nov. 11, 1889 (42)
Present constitution adopted: 1889
Nickname: Evergreen State, Chinook state
Flower: Coast Rhododendron
Bird: Willow Goldfinch
Song: Washington, My Home
Sports Teams: Seattle Mariners (baseball); Seattle Supersonics (basketball); Seattle Seahawks (football)
Origin of Name: In honor of George Washington
Major Industries: Aerospace, Software Development, Lumber, Agriculture, Hydroelectric Energy
Historical Sites: Whitman Mission and Fort Vancouver National Historic Sites
Points of Interest: Mt. Rainier and the Cascade mountains; Mount St. Helens (a semi-active volcano); and the Pacific Science Center and Space Needle in Seattle
Bordering States: Washington borders Idaho and Oregon.