Seattle, Major city in Washington State, USA
Seattle is surrounded by water and mountains and thousands of acres of park within the city.
Seattle was named after a Native American leader called Chief Si'ahl in 1851.
Seattle is known as the birthplace of grunge music and has a reputation for heavy coffee consumption.
Seattle's local climate remains relatively mild throughout the year with plentiful rainfall.
The Space Needle built for 1962 World's Fair, is one of Seattle's icon.
Location: King County
Inception: November 13, 1851
Population: 737015
Elevation above the sea: 20 m
Website: seattle.gov
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap