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State Government Information Index

Basic information about each state and links to pages developed by libraries and other organizations providing detailed access to state government web sites. Online state encyclopedias or handbooks are included, where available.

Washington

Washington

Area:71,300 sq.miles (rank: 18)

Capital: Olympia

Became a state November 11, 1889 (#42)

State government website: access.wa.gov

Tourism website: www.experiencewa.com

Libraries and other organizations with state information pages:

West Virginia

West Virginia

Area: 24,230 sq.miles (rank: 41)

Capital: Charleston

Became a state June 20, 1863 (#35)

State government website: www.wv.gov

Tourism website: wvtourism.com

Libraries and other organizations with state information pages:

Wisconsin

Wisconsin

Area: 65,498 sq.miles (rank: 23)

Capital: Madison

Became a state May 29, 1848 (#30)

State government website: www.wisconsin.gov/state/

Tourism website: www.travelwisconsin.com

Libraries and other organizations with state information pages:

Wyoming

Wyoming

Area: 97,814 sq.miles (rank: 10)

Capital: Cheyenne

Became a state July 10, 1890 (#44)

 

State government website: www.wyoming.gov

Tourism website: www.travelwyoming.com

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