Washington D.C

Origin of Name

The state was named after the leader of American forces from the American Revolution of 1776 and the first President of the United States of America, George Washington.

History The first Europeans to explore Washington were the Spaniards,

after the 1750s. The Spanish intensively explored the coast of the present State, and Washington claimed the Spanish crown. But not established any permanent settlement. The British George Vancouver was the first European to map the coast of the present State of Washington, during the year 1792. However, the British, at least initially, also not interested in founding any permanent settlements in the region, although others would claim the region to the British crown. From the early 1860s, growing numbers of settlers began to settle in the Territory of Washington, thanks to the discovery of large gold mines in the region. On November 11, 1889, the territory was elevated to the category of state. Washington became the 42nd state of the United States of America.

Geography Washington is located in the northwest of

the 48 contiguous States of the United States of America. Borders on the Pacific Ocean to the west, with the Canadian province of British Columbia to te north, and the states of Idaho and Oregon east to the south. The Columbia River forms most of the border between Washington and Oregon.

Economy Washington's economy is concentrated primarily and

largely in the tertiary sector. The primary sector accounts for 2% of GDP that is agriculture and livestock, the secondary sector accounts for 17% which is the manufacturing industry. Boeing, the largest builder of airplanes in the world, is headquartered in the state, in Seattle, as well as its main factories. Microsoft, Amazon and Nintendo of America are also based in Washington. The tertiary sector accounts for 81% with community and personal services. Washington is a major financial center, and Seattle is the main financial hub of the state and a major West Coast.

The capital city of the museums in the world with a quality and quantity of material on display, which shows that art and culture of people are available to visitors, tourists, open to the public. Visits to the Museum of Natural History, the Lincoln Memorial, National Mall, National Gallery of Art, the Museum National Air and Space, Arlington National Cemetery, the Washington Monument, among many other tourist attractions of cultural art on display at tourists visiting the U.S. capital.

Cultural Attractions