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About Seattle

Seattle, a city located on Puget Sound in the Pacific NorthWest, is surrounded by water, mountains and everrgreen forests and thousands of acres of parkland. It's a dynamic, urban city surrounded by unmatched natural beauty. Washington states largest city is home to a large tech industry, with Microsoft and Amazon headquatered in its metropolitan area.

Culture

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Seattle is the regional center for the performing arts, and boasts a large and diverse art scene. It is home to many music legends such as Jimi Hendrix, Pearl Jam and Nirvana. The city also has over 40 museums with a wide range of interests and topics. Seattle's mild,temperate, mraine climate allows for year-round outdoor recreation such as hiking, skiing, snowboarding, sailing, etc. Among Seattle's prominent annual fairs and festivals are the 24-day Seattle International Film Festival, numerous Seafair events, and one of the largest Pride festivals in the United States.

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