WASHINGTON

Washington is the only state named after a president, George Washington. Before becoming a state, it was called the Columbia Territory.

Washington is known as the Evergreen State because of its many forests of fir, pine, and hemlock.

Washington produces more apples than any other state.

The Olympic Peninsula has the only rainforest in the continental United States.

Washington has more glaciers than any other state.

Washington State Ferries is the largest ferry system in the United States.

The world's largest coffee chain, Starbucks, was founded in Seattle, Washington.

The world's largest building, the final assembly plant for Boeing, is located in Everett, Washington.

Mount Rainier is one of the highest peaks in the Lower 48 states.

The coast rhododendron is the state flower of Washington.

The willow goldfinch is the state bird of Washington.

The lowest points in Washington are at sea level along the Pacific Coast.