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Whatcom county - incorporated in 1854 - shares a border with Canada in the north-western most portion of the state.
As the last stop before entering British Columbia, Canada - Whatcom county exhibits a diverse economy of recreation and tourism, in addition to it's traditional industries of logging, mining, and agriculture.
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