History and Description of the Metropolitan Seattle Regional Area

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The metropolitan city of Seattle supports a growing population of approximately 541,000, is located on Interstate-5 and is the county seat of King County, the 12th most populous county in the country with more than 1.7 million people. From the downtown business district, it is an easy 13-mile drive south to the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Canada and Oregon are only 100 and 165 miles away, respectively, and are also very accessible.

In 1999, Fortune magazine called Seattle "one of the Top 10 cities in the United States to do business in." It isn't any wonder, given the fact that Seattle offers a skilled and highly educated workforce, manufacturing capability, low unemployment, cultural diversity and a vision for the future. The median income among Seattle's workers is $65,800 compared to an extremely affordable median home price of $183,700.

The twin fronts of technology and urban culture walk hand-in-hand with the dramatic coastline and high alpine terrain. Three major volcanoes rise above Seattle like silent sentinels beckoning residents to partake in a multitude of recreational diversions. Tourists flock to this multi-dimensional area to stand in awe of majestic mountains and pristine lakes, while still enjoying the finer aspects of modern living and such amenities as coffee bars, opera, professional sports, art museums and unparalleled shopping.

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