Seattle: The Emerald City | Sarods

Seattle, situated on an isthmus between Puget Sound and Lake Washington, is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Washington and the Pacific Northwest region of North America. With a population of over 780,000 in 2024, Seattle is the 18th-most populous city in the United States. The city's growth rate of 21.1% between 2010 and 2020 made it one of the country's fastest-growing large cities. As a gateway for trade with the Asia-Pacific region, the Port of Seattle is the fourth-largest port in North America in terms of container handling as of 2021. Seattle is home to a thriving music scene, including the Seattle Symphony and the Paramount Theatre, and is also known for its vibrant arts scene, with numerous galleries and museums, such as the Frye Art Museum and the Henry Art Gallery. The city is also famous for its coffee culture, with [[starbucks|Starbucks]] being founded in Seattle in 1971.