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   May 31, 2024 · The capital is Olympia, located at the southern end of Puget Sound in the western part of the state. The state’s coastal location and excellent harbours give it a leading role in trade with Alaska, Canada, and countries of the Pacific Rim.

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   Olympia is the capital city of the U.S. state of Washington and the county seat of Thurston County. It had a population of 55,605 at the time of the 2020 census, making it the state of Washington's 23rd-most populous city. Olympia borders Lacey to the east and Tumwater to the south.

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   Jun 11, 2024 · Olympia, city, capital of Washington, U.S., seat (1852) of Thurston county, on Budd Inlet and Capitol Lake (at the south end of Puget Sound), at the mouth of the Deschutes River, 29 miles (47 km) southwest of Tacoma. Laid out in 1851 as Smithfield, it became the site of a U.S. customs house and was.

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   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.

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   Washington, officially the State of Washington, is the westernmost state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. 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).

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   Aug 9, 2017 · Learn about the history, demographics, and economy of Olympia, the state capital of Washington and the seat of Thurston County. Find out why Olympia is located at an altitude of 95 feet above sea level and how it got its name.

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   Apr 25, 2023 · Learn how Olympia became the capital of Washington State in 1853, when Seattle was a tiny village. Discover the history and economy of both cities and how they are connected today.

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    What is the capital of Washington State?

    • The capital is Olympia, located at the southern end of Puget Sound in the western part of the state. The state’s coastal location and excellent harbours give it a leading role in trade with Alaska, Canada, and countries of the Pacific Rim.

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    Why is Olympia the capital of Washington State?

    • There are a couple of smaller companies based in the city such as ImageSource and Mud Bay pet store. Yet, for the most part, Olympia exists today because it was declared the capital of Washington State. By contrast, Seattle boasts a population of 733,919 (2021) and is the headquarters of major companies like Starbucks, Amazon, and Nordstrom.

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    Why is Seattle not the capital of Washington?

    • Why Isn’t Seattle the Capital of Washington? The reason Olympia is the capital of Washington is that it was the port of entry for Puget Sound at the time Washington Territory first declared its capital in 1853. Let’s take just a moment to look back at the history of Washington state.

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    Is Washington a city or a state?

    • Residents of Washington (known as "Washingtonians") and the Pacific Northwest simply refer to the state as "Washington", and the nation's capital "Washington, D.C.", "the other Washington", or simply "D.C."

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    Why did Washington need a capital city?

    • With Washington declared a territory, a capital was needed. While today we know Seattle as the largest city in Washington, in 1853 it was just a small village that had been settled two years prior. That is to say, when the time came to find the first capital for Washington, Seattle wasn’t an important city! A shot of the city of Olympia today.

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    Why is Washington called Washington State?

    • It is often referred to as Washington state [a] 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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