As
you travel around California, you'll be struck by the
state's astounding cultural diversity and sense of prosperity.
You will also be struck by its natural beauty; towering
forests and incredible mountains
are just hours away from beautiful
beaches and deserts.
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California
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California is nicknamed the Golden
State. California (kalifôr´nye) is the
most populous state in the United States. California
is located in the far West; bordered by Oregon, Nevada
and, across the Colorado River, Arizona, Mexico, and
the Pacific Ocean.
California’s
motto is Eureka which translates [I Have Found It].
The
California Valley Quail is the state bird. The Golden
Poppy is the State flower and the California
Redwood is the State tree.
The
State Capitol is located in Sacramento. California
comprises 158,693 square miles (411,015 square km) with
a population of roughly 33,871,648.
California ranks third among the U.S. states in area.
California has a diverse topography and climate. The
Coast Ranges (a series of low mountains) extend along
the 1,200-mi (1,930-km) coast. The region from Point
Arena, North of San Francisco, to the southern part
of the state is subject to tremors and sometimes to
severe earthquakes caused by tectonic stress along the
San Andreas Fault. The Coast Ranges receive heavy rainfall
in the north, which feeds the giant redwoods.
The climate is considerably drier in Southern California.
No major rivers reach the ocean south of the Golden
Gate. Behind the coastal ranges in Central California
lies the Central Valley, a long alluvial valley drained
by the Sacramento River and San Joaquin River. Vast
wastelands lie in the southeast. Most notably is the
Mojave Desert, site of Joshua Tree National Park.
Rising as an almost impenetrable granite barrier East
of the Central Valley is the Sierra Nevada Range, which
includes Mt. Whitney, Kings Canyon National Park, Sequoia
National Park, and Yosemite National Park.
The Cascade Range, the northern continuation of the
Sierra Nevada, includes Lassen Volcanic National Park.
Death
Valley National Park lies east of the southern Sierra
Nevada.
California’s economy is enormously productive.
California leads the nation in the production of fruits
and vegetables, including carrots, lettuce, onions,
broccoli, tomatoes, strawberries, and almonds. Agriculture
is gradually yielding to industry as the core of California’s
economy. The state's most valuable crops are grapes,
cotton, flowers, and oranges. California's farms are
highly productive as a result of good soil, a long growing
season, and the use of modern agricultural methods.
Irrigation is critical, especially in the San Joaquin
Valley and Imperial Valley.
Dairy products contribute the single largest share of
farm income. The state also produces the major share
of U.S. domestic
wine. Fishing is another important industry.
California continues to be a major U.S. center for motion-picture,
television film, and related entertainment
industries, especially in Hollywood and Burbank
located in Los Angeles, which is the largest city in
California. Tourism is also an important source of income.
Disneyland, Sea World, and other theme
parks draw millions of visitors each year, as does
San Francisco with numerous tourist attractions. |
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