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What you are reading: The Largest Cities in Washington State This Weekend
Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:
- Question: What is the size and population of Washington State?
- Answer: Washington State is the 18th largest state in terms of physical area and 13th largest in terms of population, with an estimated population of 7.4 million.
- Question: Where is Washington State located and how large is it?
- Answer: Washington State is situated in the Pacific Northwest region of America and covers an area of 71,362 square miles.
- Question: Who is Washington State named after?
- Answer: The state was named after the first President of the United States, George Washington.
- Question: What is the capital and largest city of Washington State?
- Answer: The state capital of Washington is Olympia, but the largest city in the state is Seattle, with the Greater Seattle region being the biggest metropolitan area in Washington.
- Question: Where can I find more information about Washington's largest cities?
- Answer: Here are some additional details and overviews of the largest cities in Washington.
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