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Washington

The West State • Official symbols, facts, and history.

Abbreviation
WA
Capital
Olympia
Population
7,705,281
Statehood
1889
Region
West
Symbols
1
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Official State Symbols

American Goldfinch
State Bird

American Goldfinch

Adopted 1951

Spinus tristis

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📊 Quick Facts

Official Name
Washington
Abbreviation
WA
Capital City
Olympia
Population
7,705,281
Statehood Date
November 11, 1889
Region
West
Number of Symbols
1

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