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	== Overview ==		== Overview ==
	'''Seattle''' is the largest city in both the state of Washington and the Pacific Northwest region of North America. Known as the "Emerald City" due to the lush evergreen forests that surround it, Seattle is situated on a narrow isthmus between Puget Sound (an inlet of the Pacific Ocean) and Lake Washington. It is a global hub for high technology, aviation, and the coffee industry.		'''Seattle''' is the largest city in both the state of [[Washington]] and the Pacific Northwest region of North America. Known as the "Emerald City" due to the lush evergreen forests that surround it, Seattle is situated on a narrow isthmus between Puget Sound (an inlet of the Pacific Ocean) and Lake Washington. It is a global hub for high technology, aviation, and the coffee industry.

	== Geography and Climate ==		== Geography and Climate ==

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	~~{{Infobox settlement~~		__TOC__
	~~\| name = Seattle~~
	~~\| official_name = City of Seattle~~
	~~\| settlement_type = City~~
	~~\| image_skyline =~~
	~~\| image_caption = Seattle skyline with Mount Rainier~~
	~~\| subdivision_name1 = Washington~~
	~~\| subdivision_name = United States~~
	~~\| established_date = 1869~~
	~~\| population_total = 750,000~~
	~~\| area_total_km2 = 217~~
	~~\| timezone = Pacific (PST/PDT)~~
	~~\| postal_code = 98101–98199~~
	~~\| area_code = 206~~
	}}
	'''Seattle''' is the largest city in the state of [[Washington]] and a major cultural and economic hub in the Pacific Northwest. Known for its rainy weather, iconic skyline, and booming tech industry, it is one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States.

	== Overview ==		== Overview ==
			'''Seattle''' is the largest city in both the state of Washington and the Pacific Northwest region of North America. Known as the "Emerald City" due to the lush evergreen forests that surround it, Seattle is situated on a narrow isthmus between Puget Sound (an inlet of the Pacific Ocean) and Lake Washington. It is a global hub for high technology, aviation, and the coffee industry.

	* '''Population''': ~750,~~000 (over 4 million~~ in the ~~metro area)~~		== Geography and Climate ==
	* '''Founded''': 1851		Seattle is located in a seismically active region and is famous for its hilly terrain. The city was originally built on several steep hills, some of which were leveled in the early 20th century through massive "regrading" projects.
	* '''Nicknames''': The Emerald City, Jet City
	* '''Geography''': Located between Puget Sound and Lake Washington, surrounded by evergreen forests and mountains

	~~== Landmarks~~ and ~~Attractions ==~~		* '''The Isthmus:''' Seattle is one of only a few major U.S. cities situated on an isthmus.
			* '''The "Rain" Myth:''' While Seattle is famous for rain, it actually receives less annual precipitation (approx. 37 inches) than New York City or Miami. Its reputation comes from the frequency of light drizzle and overcast days.
			* '''Floating Bridges:''' Due to the depth of Lake Washington, the region is home to several of the world's longest floating bridges, including the '''Evergreen Point Floating Bridge'''.

	* ~~Space Needle – built for~~ the ~~1962 World's Fair~~		== Historical Milestones ==
	* Pike Place Market – one of the ~~oldest continuously operated public markets~~		* '''1851:''' The Denny Party arrives at Alki Point, marking the founding of the modern settlement.
	* ~~Museum of Pop Culture~~ (~~MoPOP~~)		* '''1869:''' Seattle is officially incorporated as a city. It was named after '''Chief Si'ahl''' (Chief Seattle) of the Duwamish and Suquamish tribes.
	* ~~Chihuly Garden and Glass~~		* '''1889:''' The '''Great Seattle Fire''' destroys the entire central business district. The city was rebuilt on top of the ruins, creating the "Seattle Underground" still visible today.
	* Seattle ~~Great Wheel~~ and ~~Waterfront~~		* '''1897:''' The Klondike Gold Rush begins, establishing Seattle as the premier gateway to Alaska and the Yukon.
	* ~~Mount Rainier views~~ and ~~ferry rides across Puget Sound~~		* '''1962:''' Seattle hosts the Century 21 Exposition (World's Fair), for which the '''Space Needle''' and Monorail were constructed.

	== ~~Economy~~ ==		== Iconic Seattle Facts ==
			* '''Coffee Culture:''' Seattle is the birthplace of '''Starbucks''' (founded in 1971 at Pike Place Market) and is widely considered the coffee capital of the United States.
			* '''Music Heritage:''' The city is the birthplace of '''Jimi Hendrix''' and the origin point of the '''Grunge''' music movement (Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden) in the 1990s.
			* '''The First Gas Station:''' Seattle claims to be the site of the world's first specialized gas station, opened by Standard Oil in 1907.
			* '''Houseboats:''' Seattle has one of the largest populations of floating homes in the U.S., famously popularized by the film ''Sleepless in Seattle''.
			* '''The Gum Wall:''' Located in an alleyway under Pike Place Market, this local landmark is covered in thousands of pieces of used chewing gum and is considered one of the "germiest" tourist attractions in the world.

	Seattle is a ~~tech~~ and ~~innovation powerhouse~~, ~~with major contributions~~ from:		== Economics and Innovation ==
	* '''Amazon ~~(HQ)~~''' and '''Microsoft''' ~~(nearby in Redmond)~~		Seattle has a history of "boom and bust" cycles, transitioning from timber and fishing to heavy manufacturing and eventually high tech.
	* Boeing’s historic presence in aerospace		* '''Aviation:''' For decades, the city's economy was dominated by '''Boeing''', leading to the nickname "Jet City."
	* Healthcare, biotech, and ~~green energy sectors~~		* '''Tech Giants:''' The Seattle metropolitan area is the headquarters for '''Amazon''' and '''Microsoft''', making it a primary global center for e-commerce and software engineering.
	* ~~Thriving startup~~ and ~~digital economy~~		* '''Shipping:''' The Port of Seattle is a major gateway for trade with Asia and the starting point for most Alaska-bound cruises.

	== ~~Culture and Lifestyle~~ ==		== Also See ==
			* [[Space Needle]]
			* [[Pike Place Market]]
			* [[Puget Sound]]
			* [[Mount Rainier]]
			* [[History of Washington State]]

	* Birthplace of grunge music (Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden)		[[Category:Cities in Washington (state)]]
	* Rich coffee culture — home of the original Starbucks		[[Category:Port cities in the United States]]
	* Diverse population with strong Asian-American and tech immigrant communities		[[Category:Seattle]]
	* Outdoor-friendly lifestyle: ~~hiking, kayaking, biking, and skiing~~

	~~== Education and Research ==~~

	* Home to the University of Washington (~~UW), a top-tier research university~~
	* Active research in science, medicine, and climate change

	~~== Transportation ==~~

	* Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
	* Link light rail and Metro bus system
	* Ferries connect to surrounding islands and cities
	* Walkable neighborhoods and expanding bike infrastructure

	~~== Fun Facts ==~~

	* It rains over 150 days per year, but total rainfall is less than [[New York City]]
	* Home to one of the highest concentrations of tech workers in the country
	* The iconic Pike Place Fish Market is famous for fish throwing

	~~== See Also ==~~
	* [[~~Washington]]~~
	* [[Western States]]
	* [[Technology in the ~~U.S.~~]]
	* [[~~United States Cities~~]]

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	\| settlement_type = City		\| settlement_type = City
	\| image_skyline = ~~Seattle_Skyline.jpg~~		\| image_skyline =
	\| image_caption = Seattle skyline with Mount Rainier		\| image_caption = Seattle skyline with Mount Rainier
	\| subdivision_name1 = Washington		\| subdivision_name1 = Washington

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			{{Infobox settlement
			\| name = Seattle
			\| official_name = City of Seattle
			\| settlement_type = City
			\| image_skyline = Seattle_Skyline.jpg
			\| image_caption = Seattle skyline with Mount Rainier
			\| subdivision_name1 = Washington
			\| subdivision_name = United States
			\| established_date = 1869
			\| population_total = 750,000
			\| area_total_km2 = 217
			\| timezone = Pacific (PST/PDT)
			\| postal_code = 98101–98199
			\| area_code = 206
			}}
	'''Seattle''' is the largest city in the state of [[Washington]] and a major cultural and economic hub in the Pacific Northwest. Known for its rainy weather, iconic skyline, and booming tech industry, it is one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States.		'''Seattle''' is the largest city in the state of [[Washington]] and a major cultural and economic hub in the Pacific Northwest. Known for its rainy weather, iconic skyline, and booming tech industry, it is one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States.

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Fun Facts

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	== Fun Facts ==		== Fun Facts ==

	* It rains over 150 days per year, but total rainfall is less than New York City		* It rains over 150 days per year, but total rainfall is less than [[New York City]]
	* Home to one of the highest concentrations of tech workers in the country		* Home to one of the highest concentrations of tech workers in the country
	* The iconic Pike Place Fish Market is famous for fish throwing		* The iconic Pike Place Fish Market is famous for fish throwing

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'''Seattle''' is the largest city in the state of [[Washington]] and a major cultural and economic hub in the Pacific Northwest. Known for its rainy weather, iconic skyline, and booming tech industry, it is one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States.

== Overview ==

* '''Population''': ~750,000 (over 4 million in the metro area)
* '''Founded''': 1851
* '''Nicknames''': The Emerald City, Jet City
* '''Geography''': Located between Puget Sound and Lake Washington, surrounded by evergreen forests and mountains

== Landmarks and Attractions ==

* Space Needle – built for the 1962 World's Fair
* Pike Place Market – one of the oldest continuously operated public markets
* Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP)
* Chihuly Garden and Glass
* Seattle Great Wheel and Waterfront
* Mount Rainier views and ferry rides across Puget Sound

== Economy ==

Seattle is a tech and innovation powerhouse, with major contributions from:
* '''Amazon (HQ)''' and '''Microsoft''' (nearby in Redmond)
* Boeing’s historic presence in aerospace
* Healthcare, biotech, and green energy sectors
* Thriving startup and digital economy

== Culture and Lifestyle ==

* Birthplace of grunge music (Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden)
* Rich coffee culture — home of the original Starbucks
* Diverse population with strong Asian-American and tech immigrant communities
* Outdoor-friendly lifestyle: hiking, kayaking, biking, and skiing

== Education and Research ==

* Home to the University of Washington (UW), a top-tier research university
* Active research in science, medicine, and climate change

== Transportation ==

* Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
* Link light rail and Metro bus system
* Ferries connect to surrounding islands and cities
* Walkable neighborhoods and expanding bike infrastructure

== Fun Facts ==

* It rains over 150 days per year, but total rainfall is less than New York City
* Home to one of the highest concentrations of tech workers in the country
* The iconic Pike Place Fish Market is famous for fish throwing

== See Also ==
* [[Washington]]
* [[Western States]]
* [[Technology in the U.S.]]
* [[United States Cities]]