California
The golden state
California's History
California was settled by Spanish missionaries in the 1700's. California didn't become U.S. territory until 1847. California was giving to the U.S. as part of the treaty ending the Mexican- American war.
California Quail
State bird
California Poppy
State flower
Giant Sequoia
State tree
California's State Flag
California's flag is a picture of a California grizzly bear walking toward the left. The star copied the lone star of Texas. This flag was first used as a revolt against Mexican rule.
California's Location
California is the third largest state in the United States. It is located on the Pacific coast. California is situated at the latitude and longitude of 37.0 degrees north and 120.0 degrees west. California borders Oregon, Nevada, Arizona, and Mexico. California is in the western region of the United States.
Famous People
Will Ferrell
A actor, comedian, producer, and writer, from Irvine, California.
Katy Perry
A singer from California
Steve Jobs
Creator of Apple from California
Places to Visit
Economics
California is considered the nations leading industrial state. Agriculture, technology, tourism, and motion picture industry provide a lot of jobs worldwide. California's economy is the largest in America. California's gross domestic product, as of 2014, is 2.3 trillion dollars.
State Facts
- abbreviation: CA
- Capitol: Sacramento
- Largest city: Los Angeles
- size: 158,706 square miles
- Population: 37,679,000
- Resident name: Californian
- Motto: Eureka "i have found it"
- song: I love you, California