Everything You Need To Know About California
California
STATE FACTS
State Motto: Eureka (“I have found it”)
State Capital: Sacramento
State Population: 39.2 million (as of 2024)
Nickname: The Golden State
Abbreviation: CA
Region: Western
Year of Statehood: September 9, 1850 (31st state)
States That Share a Border:
- Oregon
- Nevada
- Arizona
STATE SYMBOLS
Bird: California Quail
Flower: California Poppy
Tree: California Redwood
Flag: California Flag
Animal: California Grizzly Bear
5 FAMOUS LANDMARKS:
Golden Gate Bridge – Iconic suspension bridge in San Francisco
Yosemite National Park – Famous for granite cliffs, waterfalls, and giant sequoias
Disneyland – The first Disney theme park, located in Anaheim
Hollywood Sign – Symbol of the entertainment industry in Los Angeles
- Death Valley National Park – Hottest and driest national park in North America
5 FAMOUS FOODS:
Avocado Toast / California-Style Cuisine – Modern healthy cuisine trend
Fish Tacos – Popular in Southern California coastal regions
Cioppino – San Francisco seafood stew with Italian roots
Sourdough Bread – Famous San Francisco-style sourdough
In-N-Out Burger – Iconic California fast food chain
California Maps
Rivers Map
California Map – Default view is great for cities. Terrain view is great for physical features.
California Counties Map
5 INTERESTING FACTS:
California produces more than 1/3 of the U.S. vegetables and fruits.
It has the highest and lowest points in the contiguous U.S. — Mount Whitney and Death Valley.
California has more national parks than any other state (9 in total).
Hollywood is the center of the U.S. film and television industry.
- The Redwoods are the tallest trees on Earth, with some over 350 feet tall.
Here’s a video about the state of California by Homeschool Pop on Youtube.
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