The State of
Washington (WA)

The capital of Washington is Olympia.

The Postal Code for Washington: WA

The typical abbreviation for Washington: Wash.

When the people of Washington refer to themselves: Washingtonian

Time Zone: The state of Washington is in the Pacific Time (PST/PDT) zone and observes daylight saving time.

Nicknames for Washington: "The Evergreen State"; "The Chinook State"

State Motto: "Alki" (By and by)

State Bird: Willow Goldfinch (carduelis tristis)

State Tree: Western Hemlock (tsuga heterophylla)

State Flower: Western Rhododendron (rhododendron macrophyllum)

State Song: "Washington, My Home"

Statehood: Washington became the 42nd state on Nov 11, 1889.

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