Learn facts about Washington for kids.
Have you ever taken a vacation to Washington? Maybe you
already reside there? Whichever it may be, you can learn some quick facts about
Washington right here; just continue reading on. I like learning
cool facts about each of the different states in the United States. I would absolutely like to share some of those cool facts with you! Each and every Thursday, I
will be posting cool facts about each of the fifty states in the United States.
The states will be done in alphabetical (ABC) order! Last week we posted facts
about Washington. This week we are posting cool facts about Washington state. You will learn facts about Washington's state flag, bird, and many other state facts. The countdown is on, only three (3) more
states to blog about! There is only three more weeks to go… Yay!!!
Did you know that Washington was the forty-second (42nd)
state to join the union? Yep, that is right! Washington officially joined the
union on November 11, 1889. Washington is located in the Northwest region of
the United States. Washington shares a border with two (2) states: Idaho and
Oregon. Washington also shares borders with the Pacific Ocean and Canda.
Washington is the eighteenth (18th) largest state in the United
States. That means Washington is one of the bigger sized states in the United
States of America. There are about 7,785,780 people that live in the state of
Washington.
Did you know that the population of the United States is
estimated to be about 334,362,081 people? (At the time of this writing)
Washington famous person alert:
Did you know Anne Charlotte McClain was born in Spokane,
Washington? Anne Charlotte McClain is an Astronaut and a lieutenant
colonel in the Army. To learn more about Anne Charlotte McClain: CLICK HERE
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Comment with a fact about the state you live in?
Facts about Washington:
1. A few things Washington is known for are: the birthplace of Starbucks coffee, beautiful landscapes, and Native American Heritage.
Washington has a few state nicknames, and they are: the Evergreen State and the
Green Tree State. The Washington state motto is “Alki” or “Al-ki”. “Alki” or “Al-ki”
is a Native American word that means, “Bye and Bye”. The abbreviation for Washington
is WA.
2. The capital of Washington is Olympia. Olympia officially became the capital of Washington on November 28, 1853. Richmond has an estimated population of about 55,920 people.
3. The Washington state bird is the American Goldfinch. The American Goldfinch was chosen as the state bird for Washington in 1951. The male American Goldfinches are a bright beautiful yellow bird. They have black on their forehead and wings. They have some white on their tails and wings. You can look at pictures of and read more about the American Goldfinch here: Click here
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4. Washington’s official state flower is the Pacific
rhododendron. The Pacific rhododendron is a perennial evergreen shrub/bush that
can be found growing in various places throughout the state of Washington. The Pacific
rhododendron is a beautiful pink colored flower that blooms on the evergreen
shrub/bush!! The flowers start blooming in the months of April and May. It became
the official state flower in 1959.
5. The current state flag of Washington was officially
adopted on March 5, 1923. Washington’s state flag has a green background.
Washington’s state seal appears on the center of the flag.
6. Some crops that are grown in Washington are: apples, asparagus,
blueberries, lentils, peas, hay, potatoes, and wheat.
7. Some cool places to visit while in Washington are: Mount
Rainier National Park, North Cascades National Park, and the beautiful Jade
Lake.
8. Some animals that live in Washington are: bears,
coyotes, elk, mountain goats, raccoons, and snowshoe hares.
9. Washington can get very hot and very cold depending on
the time of year. The hottest temperature ever recorded in Washington was 120
degrees Fahrenheit in Hanford, Washington on June 29, 2021. The coldest
temperature ever recorded in Washington was -48 degrees (negative 48 degrees
below zero) Fahrenheit in Mazama, Washington on December 30, 1968.
Know any quick facts about Washington; share in the
comments?
Get your free printable Washington worksheet here:
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Visit my printables section for a wide selection of worksheets and coloring sheets!
Books about Washington:
1. Let's Count Washington by David W. Miles
2. Larry Loves Seattle! by John Skewes
3. Washington The Evergreen State by Kristin Schuetz
4. Know Your State Activity Book Washington by Megan Hansen
Moench
Parents/caretakers be sure books are child friendly before
reading them to your child/children.
You can Click here to purchase the 50 states workbook on Amazon.
You can also utilize the 50 States tab at the top of my page to find all the 50 states post in one convenient place.
Tune in next week to learn some cool facts
about West Virginia! Thank you for taking the time to
learn some cool facts by reading my blog post!! If you find a mistake, please
let me know. "Wisdom is not a product of schooling but of the lifelong
attempt to acquire it." —
Albert Einstein
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