Washington is a state in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. The state is named after George Washington, the first President of the United States. As of the 2000 census, the state population was approximately 5.9 million and the state work force numbered about 3.1 million. Residents are called "Washingtonians" (emphasis on the third syllable, pronounced as tone).
It should not be confused with Washington, D.C., the nation's capital city. To avoid confusion, the city is often called simply D.C. and the state is often called Washington state.

Alliance Française de Seattle - Promotes the speaking and literacy of the French language and in the local community. Offers membership information, along with events schedule, translator references, and applicable news.
Chinese Information and Service Center - Offers support and advocacy to the neediest members of Seattle's Asian community: recent immigrants, at-risk youth, and the elderly. Includes employment programs, daycare, volunteer opportunities, computer technology center, and contact information.
El Centro de la Raza - Community-based, Chicano/Latino civil rights organization that seeks to help people of all colors to empower themselves and encourage basic social change. Includes a list of services, community outreach, education, and volunteer opportunities.
Ethiopian Community Mutual Association - The ECMA serves the Ethiopian refugees and immigrants in the Seattle area. Offers a mission statement, news, announcements, photo gallery, calendar, links, and contact information.
Meta Description: [ The Ethiopian Community Mutual Association (ECMA), established and incorporated as a non-profit organizationin in 1983, serving the Ethiopian refugees and immigrants in the Seattle area. ]
GreekSeattle.com - Bringing the Greek community together in the greater Seattle area.
Irish Heritage Club of Seattle - Upcoming events, reports, news, history, and pictures.
Meta Description: [ Welcome to the Irish Heritage Club!, Welcome to the Irish Heritage Club! ]
Romanians in Seattle - A site with information for the Romanian community in Seattle.
Meta Description: [ An useful site for the Romanian community living in Washington state. Available only in Romanian language. Un site util pentru comunitatea romanilor din statul Washington. Disponibil numai in limba romana. ]
Seattle Chinese Chamber of Commerce - They promote a positive image of the Chinese community to the greater Seattle community, and organize Seattle's Miss Chinatown Pageant.
Meta Description: [ Seattle Chinese Chamber of Commerce ]
Seattle Gambia Association - They provide a forum for Gambian cultural expression, financial support to its members in need, give assistance to Gambian institutions (like schools) and organizations in The Gambia.
Seattle Swiss Society - A club open to all people of Swiss heritage or interested in Switzerland.
Meta Description: [ Social networking group for people of Swiss heritage in Seattle area. ]
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