Location, history and climate.

Washington, the Evergreen State, in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States, is located north of Oregon, west of Idaho and south of the Canadian province of British Columbia. Located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean; It offers some of the USA's finest scenery for active holidays in the great outdoors.

 

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The history of Washington includes thousands of years of Native American history before Europeans arrived and began to establish territorial claims. The region was part of Oregon territory from 1848 to 1853, after which it was separated from Oregon and established as Washington Territory. In 1889, Washington was admitted to the Union and became the 42nd state of the United States.

Climate

Washington has two distinct climate zones. Mild, humid, summer days west of the Cascades rarely rise above 26°C (79°F), and winter days seldom drop below 8°C (46°F) while the east of the state has warm summers and cool winters. Western Washington experiences frequent cloud cover, fog and drizzle, and the western slopes of the Cascades receive up to 508cm (200 inches) annual snowfall. In the rain shadow east of the Cascades, the annual precipitation is only 15cm (6 inches).

Warm winter clothes are needed in the coldest months. Light-to-medium weights are advised for the summer. An umbrella can come in handy any time of year.

Washington is unique and will surprise anyone with its forest lands. The wilderness helps define the state’s identity and culture. Along with wheat fields, orchards, vineyards, bustling ports, salmon, microchips, jet airplanes, and coffee shops, its forests help others to know who Washington residents are, and their values. Its diverse forest lands have been constantly changing, both before and throughout human history.