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7 fact-checked facts about Washington State's geography, history and landmarks, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.

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The basics

What is Washington State's largest city?

AnswerSeattle

Seattle is the state's most populous city.

What is Washington State's nickname?

AnswerThe Evergreen State

Its dense evergreen forests give it the nickname.

Going deeper

What is the highest peak in Washington State?

AnswerMount Rainier

Mount Rainier rises about 14,410 feet.

In what year did Washington become a state?

Answer1889

Washington became the 42nd state in 1889.

Washington is the only US state named after whom?

AnswerA president

It is named for George Washington.

Expert level

The Hoh Rain Forest is found in which national park?

AnswerOlympic National Park

The Hoh is a temperate rain forest in Olympic National Park.

Which island group lies in the Salish Sea north of Puget Sound?

AnswerSan Juan Islands

The San Juan Islands sit between the mainland and Vancouver Island.

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