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Шаблон:Иёлоти Мутаҳида Washington is a state in the Pacific
Northwest of the United States. The state is named after George
Washington, the first President of the United States. As of the
2000 census, the state population was approximately 5.9 million
and the state work force numbered about 3.1 million. Residents
are called "Washingtonians" (emphasis on the third syllable,
pronounced as tone). It should not be confused with Washington,
D.C., the nation's capital city. To avoid confusion, the city is
often called simply D.C. and the state is often called
Washington state. Washington is bounded by the Pacific Ocean to
the west; Oregon to the south (the Columbia River forming most
of this border); Idaho to the east and British Columbia, Canada
to the north. It is famous for scenery of breathtaking beauty
and sharp contrasts. High mountains rise above evergreen forests
and sparkling coastal waters. Its coastal location and Puget
Sound harbors give it a lead