The West
Washington and California
Introduction on Washington and California
Califronia was the 31st state (1850), and was named after Queen Califia, a black Amazon warrior. Its nickname is "The Golden state" because of all of the gold that could be found there. Its motto is: Eureka, meaning "I have found it". Their state song is "I Love You, California", and their state bird is the California Quail. Their state flower is the California Poppy, and their state tree is a California redwood.
Washington State Flag
California State Flag
The West
Cities in Washington
Counties in Washington
Washington State highlighted
Seattle Space Needle
Mount Rainier
Seattle Ferris Wheel
Washington State Facts
Capital- Olympia
Largest City- Seattle
Area- 71,362 square miles
Population- about 6,585,165
Resident Name- Washingtonian
Washington State physical characteristics
A little History of Washington State
Famous people from washington:
Economics in Washington
Beef cattle and calves generate about 9% of the state's agricultural revenue.
Aquaculture and chicken eggs are other major livestock products thriving in Washington. Dairy products, comprise Washington's most valuable group of livestock products and account for about 15% of the state's total agricultural receipts. Washington is the #1 apple-producing state, Washington produces about 64% of the nation's apples. Washington also produces wheat (#5 compared to other states) and potatoes (#2 compared to other states).
Cities in California
Counties in California
California highlighted
Hollywood
Disneyland
Golden Gate Bridge
Califoronia State Facts
Capital- Sacramento
Largest City- Los Angeles
Area- 163,696 square miles
Population- about 39,309,000
Resident Name- Californian
California State physical characteristics
a little HIstory of California State
Then, after it became a state, that is when the "goldrush" happened, giving many people great fortune. Ever since California became a state in 1850, it is known as the 3rd largest state in America (following Texas and Alaska).
Famous people who are from California:
Economics in California
Bibliography-
-http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0110468.html (state abbreviations)
-http://www.history.com/topics/us-states/california
-http://www.history.com/topics/us-states/washington