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The capital city of Washington State is Olympia.
The state population is about 6.4 million.
Washington is the
northwesternmost state of the lower 48 United States.
The north border is mostly on the 49th parallel,
with the Canadian province of British Columbia north of that.
Washington borders Oregon to the south, with the
Columbia River
forming most of the boundary.
The 46th parallel
forms the eastern part of the southern boundary.
To the east Washington borders Idaho.
To the west lies the Pacific Ocean.
Prior to the arrival of explorers from Europe,
this region of the Pacific Coast had many established tribes of
Native Americans, each with its own unique culture.
The state is named after George Washington,
the 1st President of the United States.
It is the only state named after a president.
Washington became the 42nd state in the
United States on
Nov 11, 1889.
For detailed information please visit
the Washington State Government Website.
WEATHER
Washington's climate varies greatly from west to east.
An ocean climate dominates in western Washington,
and a much drier climate prevails east of the Cascade Range.
Major factors determining Washington's climate include the
large semi~permanent high pressure and low pressure systems
of the north Pacific Ocean, the continental air masses of
North America, the Olympic mountains and Cascade mountains.
In the spring and summer, prevailing winds from the
northwest bring relatively cool air and a predictably dry season.
In the autumn and winter, prevailing winds come from the southwest,
bringing relatively warm and moist air masses and a predictably wet season.
There are temperate rain forests on the southwest side
of the Olympic Mountains while the northeast side has a drier climate.
While the Puget Sound lowlands are known for clouds and rain in the winter,
the western slopes of the Cascades receive larger amounts of precipitation,
often falling as snow at higher elevations.
The Cascade Range contains several volcanoes,
which reach altitudes significantly higher than the rest of the mountains.
Mount Baker, near the state's northern border,
is 1 of the snowiest places in the world.
In 1999, it set the world record for snowfall in a single season.
Semi~arid conditions occur in much of eastern Washington with the
strongest rain shadow effects at the lower elevations
of the central Columbia River Plateau.
ECONOMY
 The Association of Washington Business
advocates for public policy that encourages
economic growth, boosts productivity, creates jobs,
and is recognized as the Washington state chamber of commerce.
Achievements include regulatory reform,
tax incentives and reductions that help attract
and keep business investment,
and policy changes that encourage agencies
and businesses
in Washington state
to become more efficient, competitive,
and customer~friendly.
 The Washington Workforce Association
works in the field of economic development,
for purposes that are beneficial to the public interest,
by helping unemployed people find jobs,
helping workers move up in their careers,
and helping employers find the skilled workers they need.
 Washington State Labor Council
is a voluntary non~profit organization dedicated
to protecting and strengthening the rights
and conditions of working people and their families.
The Council represents and provides services for
hundreds of local unions and trade councils
throughout Washington state.
The core programs are legislative advocacy,
political action, communications and media relations,
and assistance with organizing campaigns.
 The Washington Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board
is a state agency committed to
the development of a highly skilled
workforce that will sustain Washington's economic vitality.
The Board is a partnership of labor, business and government
dedicated to helping Washington State residents
obtain and succeed in family~wage jobs,
while meeting employers' needs for skilled workers.
 The Washington State Dept. of Labor and Industries
is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety,
health and security of Washington's 3.2 million workers.
The Department helps employers meet safety and
health standards and inspects work~places
when alerted to hazards.
As administrators of the state's workers'
compensation system, they provide medical and
limited wage~replacement coverage to workers
who suffer job~related injuries and illness.
Rules and enforcement programs help ensure
workers are paid what they are owed,
underage workers are free from exploitation,
and consumers are protected from unsafe business practices.
 The Washington Department of Community, Trade & Economic Development
is grouped into 6 divisions:
• Community Services.
• Housing.
• Local Government.
• Trade & Economic Development.
• Public Works Board.
• Energy Policy.
Every division works toward the goal of investing in families,
communities and businesses.
Many programs span 1 or more divisions.
Washington is a leading agricultural state, and
ranks No.1 in the nation for its production of
red raspberries,
wrinkled seed peas, hops, spearmint oil,
apples, sweet cherries, pears,
peppermint oil, Concord grapes,
carrots, and Niagara grapes.
Washington also ranks:
- 2nd in the nation in production of lentils,
fall potatoes, dry edible peas, apricots, grapes,
asparagus, sweet corn, and green peas;
- 3rd in tart cherries, prunes, plums, and dry summer onions;
- 4th in barley and trout;
- 5th in wheat, cranberries, and strawberries.
SCHOOLS
The Washington state education
system has specific learning goals.
These four learning goals provided the foundation for development of
the Essential Academic Learning Requirements:
- Read with comprehension, write effectively, and communicate
successfully in a variety of ways and settings and with a variety of audiences;
- Know and apply the core concepts and principles of mathematics;
social, physical, and life sciences; civics and history, including
different cultures and participation in representative government;
geography; arts; and health and fitness;
- Think analytically, logically, and creatively, and to integrate
different experiences and knowledge to form reasoned judgments and
solve problems;
- Understand the importance of work and finance and how
performance, effort, and decisions directly affect future career
and educational opportunities.
For more details please contact the
Washington Department of Education.
HOSPITALITY
Washington state is one of the world’s
great travel destinations.
Whether you favor the delights of the great outdoors or the great indoors,
Washington offers
everything ~ except the ordinary.
Run, jump, and play outside where forests, rocky cliffs, snowy mountains,
and ocean, rivers or lakes are your backdrop.
Experience nature by picnicking, watching wildlife, or rock stacking.
Tackle the outdoors at full throttle by white-water rafting, river kayaking, and hiking.
Washington has endless escapes. Enjoy them all.
Find a cozy bed and breakfast nestled in a remote rural town,
a luxury resort overlooking the water, or a hotel to suit any budget.
For more details please contact
Washington State Tourism.
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