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Official Heritage & Symbols42nd State
"Al-ki"
Translation: "By and By"
Commemorative Quarter
2007
Statehood Rank
November 11, 1889
State Bird
American Goldfinch
State Flower
Coast Rhododendron
State Tree
Western Hemlock
State Anthem / Song
Washington, My Home
State Beverage
Milk
State Gemstone / Mineral
Petrified Wood
State Insect / Butterfly
Green Darner Dragonfly
State Fish
Steelhead Trout
Topography & Terrain Live Data
Washington Topography & Geographic Elevations
Total Territory Area
71,298 sq mi sq mi
Highest Natural Point
Mount Rainier: 14,411 ft (4,392 m)
Verified State Topographic Peak
Lowest Natural Point
Pacific Ocean: 0 ft (0 m)
Verified Base Elevation Datum
Land Area Share: 97.6%Water Coverage: 2.4%
Köppen Climate Classification:
Humid ContinentalSubtropical
Live State Portals & Filings
Washington Official Government & Business Portals
Telecom, Postal & Federal Identifiers
Regional Area Codes
206, 253, 360, 425, 509, 564
Postal Zip Code Range
98001 – 99403
Federal Census Region
Pacific Northwest
Timezone(s)
Pacific Time (PST/PDT)