Washington
North America, United States
United States
People from Washington are called:
Male/General:
Washingtonian
Pronunciation:
/ˌwɒʃɪŋˈtoʊniən/
Etymology & Origin
Named after George Washington, first President of the United States.
About Washington
- Capital city: Olympia.
- Home to major technology and aerospace companies.
- Features Cascade Range and Puget Sound.
- Admitted as the 42nd state in 1889.
Nearby Places
Other places in the region and their demonyms
Quick Facts
- Population:
- 7,960,000 (2024 est.)
- Country:
- United States
- Region:
- North America