Washington: state flag, capital and facts

State flag of Washington

Washington is a US state in the West region. Its capital is Olympia, and its postal abbreviation is WA. Known as the Evergreen State, it joined the Union on November 11, 1889 as the 42nd state. Its largest city is Seattle.

The Washington state flag shows the state seal with George Washington's portrait on green, the only green state flag.

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Washington at a glance

Capital
Olympia
Largest city
Seattle
Nickname
The Evergreen State
Statehood
November 11, 1889 (42nd state)
Region
West
Postal abbreviation
WA

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of Washington is Olympia.

Washington is in the West region of the United States.

The postal abbreviation for Washington is WA.

Washington is known as the Evergreen State.

Washington became the 42nd state on November 11, 1889.

Washington shares a land border with Idaho and Oregon.

The flag of Washington shows the state seal with George Washington's portrait on green, the only green state flag.