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Quick Facts

	Currency:	US dollar (USD)
	Language:	English, Spanish.
	Area:	369.2 Km²
	Climate:	Mediterranean climate.


Summer:	Max - 78.8°F (26°C) \| Min - 53.6°F(12 °C)
Winter:	Max - 55.4°F (13°C) \| Min - 35.6°F(2°C)

Also known as:	The Emerald City, Seatown, Rain City, Jet City, Gateway to Alaska.
Famous for:	Grunge music, coffee, cultural events, fairs.
Geographical Location:	Located in state of Washington, USA.
Latitude, Longitude & Altitude:	47°36'N 122°19'Wand 59 meters above sea level.
Best time to visit:	May to October.
Neighbouring Cities:	Redmond, Tacoma, Olympia, Saanich, Victoria.
Means of Local Transport:	Bus, shuttles, trains and taxis.

Overview
Seattle is a port city located in the state of Washington of United States. Seattle is bestowed with some of the world's most beautiful landscapes. The city is known for its culture and innovative businesses. Seattle has the headquarters of some of the biggest industries like Amazon.com, Microsoft and Starbucks. Seattle hosts a large number of events and conventions round the year. The city of Seattle has a very rich culture. Seattle hosts numerous festivals round the year.

The major festivals of the city are the "Bite of Seattle" and "Bumbershoot". Latter is also the second largest music and arts festival in USA. The city is home to several museums, conventions centers, fantastic theaters and numerous heritage sites. The city of Seattle is visited by travelers from all over the world. The city is flocked tourists and business travelers round the year. The city has a very well developed infrastructure. Seattle has head offices of several big IT companies of USA. The two major event venues in the city are Washington State Convention & Trade Center and the Bell Harbor International Conference Center. Seattle is also known as Gateway to Alaska,Rain City and Jet City.