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   2 days ago · Seattle - Port City, Pacific Northwest, Technology Hub: Seattle lies on the southeastern shore of Puget Sound, a deep 100-mile- (160-km-) long inlet of the northern Pacific Ocean. The central portion of the city faces Elliott Bay, a deep-floored extension.

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Washington_(state)Washington (state) - Wikipedia

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   4 days ago · Washington borders the Pacific Ocean to the west, Oregon to the south, Idaho to the east, and shares an international border with the Canadian province of British Columbia to the north. Olympia is the state capital, and the most populous city is Seattle.

4. travellemming.com › things-to-do-in-seattleThe 63 Best Things to Do in Seattle (A Local’s List)

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   5 days ago · Don’t miss this Seattle local’s list of the 63 best things to do. All the popular sites & attractions, plus local secrets & hidden gems (for 2024!).

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6. visitseattle.orgVisit Seattle Washington | Travel & Tourism | Official Site

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   1 day ago · Discover the enchanting charm of Seattle, Washington - fondly known as the Emerald City! Follow along with Lily Yu, a Deaf travel blogger, as she explores the Emerald City and discovers some of the best attractions, restaurants, and photo spots to check out while visiting.

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7. www.nationsonline.org › map › USAMap of Washington State, USA - Nations Online Project

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   3 days ago · The detailed map shows the US state of State of Washington with boundaries, the location of the state capital Olympia, major cities and populated places, rivers and lakes, interstate highways, principal highways, railroads and major airports.

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8. www.britannica.com › place › Seattle-WashingtonSeattle - Native American, Industrialization, Growth | Britannica

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   2 days ago · The new town was laid out in 1853 and initially was named for the neighboring Duwamish village, but it was later renamed to honor the leader of local Native American tribes, Seattle (Sealth), who had shown considerable hospitality to the settlers.

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   Where is Seattle located?

   • Articles from Britannica Encyclopedias for elementary and high school students. Seattle - Port City, Pacific Northwest, Technology Hub: Seattle lies on the southeastern shore of Puget Sound, a deep 100-mile- (160-km-) long inlet of the northern Pacific Ocean. The central portion of the city faces Elliott Bay, a deep-floored extension.

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   What is Seattle known for?

   • Seattle - Urban Planning, Parks, Hills: Since its founding, Seattle has grown from its historic centre of Pioneer Square, the city’s oldest neighbourhood and a federally designated historic district. The area’s redbrick townhouses, once residential, now house art galleries, restaurants, bookshops, and small businesses of many kinds.

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   Where is Washington located?

   • Location map of the State of Washington in the US. Washington is the northwestern-most state in the contiguous United States. It borders the Canadian province of British Columbia along the 49th parallel north, Idaho in the east, and the Pacific Ocean in the west.

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   When did Seattle become a city?

   • The city was incorporated in 1869. It grew slowly—augmented by European immigrants recruited to work in the coalfields outside the city—until the arrival of an interstate railroad line. With the railroad, Seattle had supplanted San Francisco as the central transport point for the northern Pacific trade by the early 1880s.

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   Why was Seattle renamed 'Sealth'?

   • (The site is now preserved at Pioneer Square, on the southern end of the modern downtown district.) The new town was laid out in 1853 and initially was named for the neighboring Duwamish village, but it was later renamed to honor the leader of local Native American tribes, Seattle (Sealth), who had shown considerable hospitality to the settlers.

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   What is the history of the Seattle area?

   • The early modern history of the Seattle area, like that of the Northwest generally, is closely connected with expeditionary efforts to find the Northwest Passage and the subsequent development of the overseas trade with North Asia.

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10. www.britannica.com › place › Seattle-WashingtonSeattle - Urban Planning, Parks, Hills | Britannica

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    2 days ago · Seattle - Urban Planning, Parks, Hills: Since its founding, Seattle has grown from its historic center of Pioneer Square, the city’s oldest neighborhood and a federally designated historic district. The area’s redbrick townhouses, once residential, now house art galleries, restaurants, bookshops, and small businesses of many kinds.