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Washington Real Estate
Washington State got its name from the great US president George Washington. The state houses the famous city of Seattle. Washington has a total land area of 71,303 square miles. It is surrounded by Idaho, Oregon and Canada. Washington has 39 counties and a coastline of 157 miles.
It is in Washington where the American Indian tribe lived for several thousand years. Washington was explored and claimed both by Spain and England long ago. Land disputes between the explorers and the tribes come about and have been common those days. The rich history of the state’s lands is somehow reflected on Washington’s real estate today.
The climate in Washington is different in the eastern part and the western part of the state. On the west, the climate is mild and humid. The eastern part has a cool dry climate. The mountainous part of the state is not as wet as the other parts though it is still considered humid.
The attractions in Washington include the Columbia River Gorge, Puget Sound, and the city of Seattle itself. A lot of national parks are also worth visiting in the state. The Olympic National Park and Mt. Rainier National Park are two examples.
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A lot of high technology industries have their main offices built here. Aircraft giant Boeing and software tyrant Microsoft found their homes in the state. Tourism is also one of the flourishing industries, as well as commercial fishing, apple farming, and timber production.
A Washington real estate is an asset. Since the district is so technologically advanced, their economy is thriving as well. The numerous corporations in and around the state employ the people of Washington. Washington is a nice combination of a fast paced business lifestyle and the relaxing ambience of the beaches of the Pacific.
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