What is the Capital of Washington?

What is the capital of Washington?

Olympia

Olympia is the capital of Washington (WA). Washington is known as The Evergreen State and sits in the West. See the full Washington profile for borders, symbols, map practice, and quizzes.

Common wrong guess

Seattle is the usual guess. Olympia is the answer.

Quick facts

Nickname

The Evergreen State

Abbreviation

Region

West · Pacific

Statehood

1889

More West capitals

Review Olympia with nearby West capitals before mixing all 50 states.

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Bordering states

Washington borders Idaho, Oregon. Border context helps capitals stick to the map.

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FAQ

What is the capital of Washington?

The capital of Washington is Olympia.

What is Washington's capital city?

Olympia is the capital city of Washington.

Is Seattle the capital of Washington?

No. The capital of Washington is Olympia. Seattle is the usual guess. Olympia is the answer.

What region is Washington in?

Washington is in the West region, in the Pacific division.

How can I practice Washington and its capital?

Use the State Capitals Quiz on StateGuess, then review the full states and capitals list.