Economy

Washington has several major industries. The largest are lumber, agriculture, and hydroelectric energy.

Leading in lumber production, Washington is rich with stands of Douglas fir, ponderosa and white pine, larch, spruce, hemlock, and cedar

Washington is also the countries leading apple, sweet cherry, pear, raspberry, and spearmint oil producer.

Washington produces over 50% of the apples grown in the United States.

Washington produces about 30% of the nations hydroelectric energy.

Washington is home to Boeing, the largest aircraft maker in the world!