The state capital of the United States of America, Washington is the seat of the government of the country. Located on the Pacific Northwest region of the USA, the state is the 18th largest of the nation.
Measuring 71,362 square miles, Washington is the 18th largest state in the USA. It is flanked by the Pacific Ocean on the west, Idaho on the east, Oregon on the South and Canada on the north.
Washington
While, it is not one of the top 10 largest states of America, Washington is home to some of the most economically and socially progressive cities of the country.
Seattle
Covering an area of 142.5 square miles, Seattle is the largest city not just in Washington state but also in the Pacific Northwest region of America. Seattle is located in King County and is also the most populous city of the state with a population of 3,433,000.
A major seaport city, Seattle is the fastest growing cities in the state. While, it is a highly industrial city, Seattle is also considered as a prime tourism and cultural destination.
Spokane
Located in Spokane County, Spokane is the second largest city of Washington, with a population of around 223,266 and covers an area of 60.02 square miles. A remarkable fact about Spokane is that it is the birth city of Father's Day.
Spokane
Spokane is home to numerous rivers and lakes, making it a great spot for outdoor sports and recreational activities.
The population of Tacoma is 198,397, making it the third largest city in Washington. A part of Pierce County, Tacoma is spread around an area of 62.34 square miles.
Tacoma
Tacoma is an urban port city and also a business hub of the South Sound region. Considered as the best city to live in Washington, Tacoma has numerous national landmarks, historic sites, recreational parks, museums, etc.
The fourth largest city in Washington is Vancouver, with a population of 183,012. It is located on the Washington-Oregon border. Due to its proximity to Oregon's capital city of Portland, it is also considered as a suburb of Portland.
Vancouver
The city is situated on the coast of Columbia River, and is quite popular for its amazing firework display on July 4 at Fort Vancouver Historic Site.
A suburb of Seattle, the beautiful city of Bellevue is the fifth largest city of Washington and a part of King County. The city has a population of 154,647 and is spread around an area of 36.47 square miles.
Bellevue
Bellevue is separated from Seattle by Lake Washington and is home to more than 1300 businesses, most of them being technology companies.
Another city of King County, Kent is the sixth largest city in Washington and has a population of 131,730. Known as the Lettuce Capital of the World, Kent is the agricultural center of the state.
Kent
The commercial hub of Snohomish County and also a major suburb of Seattle, Everett is the seventh largest city in Washington. Located on the mouth of the Snohomish River, Everett has a population of 113,836.