10 fun facts about Seattle, Washington

Population - around 749,250 (July 2022 estimate)

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Seattle's skyline is considered one of the best in the country.

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Evergreen Point Floating Bridge (520 Bridge) in Seattle is the world's longest floating bridge.

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The Space Needle observation tower in Seattle is 605 ft (184 m) tall.

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Seattle is just 110 miles from the US-Canada international border.

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Popular sports teams

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Climate

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Tallest building

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The Harbor Island in Seattle is one of the largest man-made islands in the world.

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10 fun facts about Seattle, Washington

10 fun facts about Seattle, Washington

Population - around 749,250 (July 2022 estimate)

Seattle's skyline is considered one of the best in the country.

Evergreen Point Floating Bridge (520 Bridge) in Seattle is the world's longest floating bridge.

The Space Needle observation tower in Seattle is 605 ft (184 m) tall.

Seattle is just 110 miles from the US-Canada international border.

Popular sports teams

Climate

Tallest building

Columbia Center (933 ft/284 m)

The Harbor Island in Seattle is one of the largest man-made islands in the world.

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