Outline of Washington (state)

The Flag of the State of Washington

The Seal of the State of Washington

The location of the state of Washington in the United States of America

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to the U.S. state of Washington:

Washington is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States, and is named after George Washington, the first President of the United States (it is the only U.S. state named after a president). Washington was carved out of the western part of Washington Territory which had been ceded by Britain in 1846 by the Oregon Treaty as settlement of the Oregon Boundary Dispute. It was admitted to the Union as the 42nd state in 1889. The state's population at the 2010 United States Census was 6,724,540. Washington is often called Washington State or the state of Washington to distinguish it from Washington, D.C.

General reference[]

An enlargeable map of the state of Washington

Names
- Common name: Washington
  - Pronunciation: /ˈwɒʃɪŋtən/ (listen)
- Official name: State of Washington
- Abbreviations and name codes
  - Postal symbol: WA
  - ISO 3166-2 code: US-WA
  - Internet second-level domain: .wa.us
- Nicknames
  - The Evergreen State^[1] (currently used on license plates without "the")
  - Apple State
  - Chinook State^[2]
Adjectival: Washington
Demonym: Washingtonian

Geography of Washington[]

Washington is: a U.S. state, a federal state of the United States of America
Location
- Northern hemisphere
- Western hemisphere
  - Americas
    - North America
      - Anglo America
      - Northern America
        United States of America
        Contiguous United States
        Canada–US border
        
        Western United States
        West Coast of the United States
        
        Northwestern United States
        
        Pacific Northwest
Population of Washington: 6,724,540 (2010 U.S. Census^[3])
Area of Washington:
Atlas of Washington

Places in Washington[]

Historic places in Washington
- Abandoned communities in Washington
  - Ghost towns in Washington
- National Historic Landmarks in Washington
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Washington
  - Bridges on the National Register of Historic Places in Washington
National Natural Landmarks in Washington
State parks in Washington

Environment of Washington[]

Climate of Washington
- Climate change in Washington
Geology of Washington
Protected areas in Washington
- State forests of Washington
- National Wildlife Refuges in Washington
Superfund sites in Washington
Wildlife of Washington
- Fauna of Washington
  - Birds of Washington
  - Amphibians and reptiles of Mount Rainier National Park

Natural geographic features of Washington[]

Lakes of Washington
Mountains of Washington
- Highest mountain peaks in Washington
Rivers of Washington

Regions of Washington[]

Administrative divisions of Washington[]

The 39 Counties of the State of Washington
- Municipalities in Washington
  - Cities in Washington
    - State capital of Washington: Olympia
    - Largest city in Washington: Seattle
    - City nicknames in Washington
  - Towns in Washington
  - Unincorporated communities in Washington
- Census-designated places in Washington

Demography of Washington[]

Government and politics of Washington[]

Elections in Washington
- Electoral reform in Washington
- Washington initiatives to the people
Political party strength in Washington
Washington initiatives to the legislature
Washington's Lottery

Federal representation[]

United States congressional delegations from Washington
- List of United States senators from Washington
  - Patty Murray
  - Maria Cantwell
- List of United States representatives from Washington
Congressional districts of Washington

State government of Washington[]

Form of government: U.S. state government
Washington State Capitol

Executive branch of the government of Washington[]

Legislative branch of the government of Washington[]

Washington State Legislature (bicameral)
- Upper house: Washington State Senate
- Lower house: Washington House of Representatives

Judicial branch of the government of Washington[]

Washington Supreme Court

Law and order in Washington[]

Law of Washington

Cannabis in Washington (state)
Capital punishment in Washington
- Individuals executed in Washington
Washington State Constitution
Gun laws in Washington
Law enforcement in Washington
- Law enforcement agencies in Washington
Same-sex marriage in Washington

Military in Washington[]

Washington Military Department
- Washington National Guard
  - Washington Air National Guard
  - Washington Army National Guard
- Washington State Guard

Local government in Washington[]

City government in the state of Washington

History of Washington[]

History of Washington (state)

Outline of Washington territorial evolution

History of Washington, by period[]

Prehistory of Washington
- Kennewick Man
- Marmes Rockshelter
Modern exploration of Washington, 1592–1818
- Ioánnis Fokás may have explored the Strait of Juan de Fuca, 1592
- Juan José Pérez Hernández's northern voyage, 1774
- Bruno de Heceta sights the mouth of the Columbia River, 1775
- Charles William Barkley, captain of the Imperial Eagle, explores and names the Strait of Juan de Fuca, 1787
- Robert Gray explores and names the Columbia River, 1792
- William Robert Broughton's voyage to the Columbia River Gorge, 1792
- Lewis and Clark Expedition, 1804–1806
- David Thompson's voyage on the Columbia River, 1811–1812
Oregon Country, 1818–1846
- Anglo-American Convention of 1818
- Fort Vancouver, 1824–1866
- Provisional Government of Oregon, 1843–1848
- Oregon Treaty of 1846
Unorganized territory of the United States, 1846–1848
Oregon Territory, (1848–1853)-1859
Washington Territory, 1853–1889
- Puget Sound War, 1855–1856
- Yakima War, 1855–1858
- Okanagan Trail, 1858–1859
- Pig War, 1859
State of Washington since November 11, 1889
- Great Depression, 1929-1939
  - 1933 Yakima Valley Strike
  - Grand Coulee Dam, 1933-1942
- World War II, 1939–1945
  - Japanese American internment, 1942–1945
  - Hanford Site, 1943
- Mount Saint Helens eruption of 1980

Culture of Washington[]

Culture of Washington

Museums in Washington
Religion in Washington
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Washington
- Episcopal Diocese of Washington
Scouting in Washington
State symbols of Washington
- Flag of the State of Washington
- Seal of the State of Washington

The Arts in Washington[]

Music of Washington

Sports in Washington[]

Economy and infrastructure of Washington[]

Economy of Washington

Agriculture in Washington
Communications in Washington
- Newspapers in Washington
- Radio stations in Washington
- Television stations in Washington
Energy in Washington
- Hydro power in Washington
- Power stations in Washington
- Solar power in Washington
- Wind power in Washington
Health care in Washington
- Hospitals in Washington
Transportation in Washington
- Airports in Washington
- Ferries in Washington
- Rail transport in Washington
  - Railroads in Washington
- Roads in Washington
  - Interstate Highways in Washington
  - State Highways in Washington

Education in Washington[]

Education in Washington

K-12 schools in Washington
- Washington Assessment of Student Learning
  - High schools in Washington
  - Homeschooling in Washington
  - Private schools in Washington
- Administration of K-12 schools in Washington
  - Washington State Board of Education
  - Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
  - School districts in Washington
  - Rural school districts in Washington
  - Educational Service Districts in Washington
- Other related to K-12 education in Washington
  - Washington State Office of Education Ombudsman
Higher education in Washington
- Colleges and universities in Washington
  - University of Washington
  - Washington State University
- Administration of higher education in Washington
  - Washington State Higher Education Coordinating Board

References[]

^ "Symbols of Washington State". Washington State Legislature. Archived from the original on 2007-03-05. Retrieved 2007-03-11.
^ Golenpaul, Dan; Kieran, John, eds. (1995). Information Please Alamanac. Dan Golenpaul Associates. p. 780.
^ "U.S. Census Bureau State & County QuickFacts Washington". Archived from the original on 2016-02-17. Retrieved 2011-11-18.