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Which state in the United States is Seattle?

Seattle is in Washington, USA.

Seattle was founded on1869 65438+February 2, and was named after the Chief of Seattle. As of 20 17, Seattle has five regions: Tacoma, Olympia, Spokane, Bellevue and Auburn. The total area is 369.2 square kilometers. Rivers, forests and lakes are widely distributed in this city, which belongs to temperate maritime climate. As of 20 16, the population of this city is about 4.78 million.

Seattle is in a leading position in advanced technology fields such as aerospace, computer software, bioinformatics, genetic science, telemedicine, electronic equipment, medical equipment and environmental engineering. Seattle is the center of the performing arts. The Seattle Symphony Orchestra has a history of over a hundred years and is one of the symphony orchestras with the largest number of records published in the world. Seattle is also very diverse and very active in pop music and modern music.

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The economic development of Seattle

1, primary industry

Seattle's agriculture is relatively backward, mainly planting common agricultural products such as wheat and vegetables. In 20 16, the economic output value brought by agriculture was about 30 billion dollars. ?

2. Secondary industry

Seattle's industry is mainly manufacturing, and it is the main industrial center in the northwest of the United States. Manufacturing is the pillar industry of its economy, and other industries include chemical industry and steelmaking industry. In 20 16 years, the economic output value brought by industry is about180 billion USD.

3. Tertiary industry

Seattle's service industry is very developed, with a large number of high-end institutions such as lawyers and audit firms, management and technical consulting institutions, and human resources service institutions. In 20 16 years, the economic output value brought by service industry is about1100 billion USD.

References:

Baidu Encyclopedia-Seattle