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  1. 6 days ago · Washington, constituent state of the U.S. Lying in the northwest corner of the 48 conterminous states, it is bounded by Canada to the north, Idaho to the east, Oregon to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. Olympia is the state’s capital, and Seattle is its largest city and its cultural and economic center.

  2. Olympia is the capital of the U.S. state of Washington and the county seat and most populous city of Thurston County. [5] [6] The Squaxin and other Coast Salish peoples inhabited the southern Puget Sound region prior to the arrival of European and American settlers in the 19th century.

  3. Aug 9, 2017 · Olympia is the state capital of Washington, and also serves as the administrative seat of Thurston County. The city is located at an altitude of 95 feet above sea level and covers an area estimated at 19.68 square miles, 91% of which is land, and 9% is covered by water.

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  4. The Washington State Capitol (or "Legislative Building") in Olympia is the home of the government of the State of Washington. It contains the chambers of the Washington State Legislature, offices for the governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, and state treasurer.

  5. It is often referred to as Washington state to distinguish it from the national capital, both named for George Washington (the first U.S. president). Washington borders the Pacific Ocean to the west, Oregon to the south, Idaho to the east, and the Canadian province of British Columbia to the north.

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