Washington
http://www.experiencewa.com/ State Capital- Olympia Joined the Union- November 11, 1889 Land area- 71,300 sq. mi. State Nickname- The Evergreen State State Motto- "Alki" State Flower- Coast Rhododendron Picture- Inserted above |
Colorado
http://www.colorado.com/ State Capital- Denver Joined the Union- August 1, 1876 Land area- 104,094 sq. mi. State Nickname- The Centennial State State Motto- "NIV SINE NVMINE" State Flower- Rocky Mountain Columbine |
California
http://www.visitcalifornia.com/ State Capital- Sacramento Joined the Union- September 9, 1850 Land area- 163,696 sq. mi. State Nickname- The Golden State State Motto- Eureka State Flower- California Poppy |