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California State Facts

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  • What is the source of the name "California"?
    16th-century Spanish novel that describes a mythical paradise called California
  • What ocean lies off the coast of California?
    Pacific
  • When did California become a state?
    1850
  • What is the largest city?
    Los Angeles
  • What is the capital?
    Sacramento
  • What is the state nickname?
    The Golden State
  • What is the state bird?
    Califonria quail
  • What is the name of the world's biggest tree, located in California's Sequoia National Park?
    General Sherman
  • What is the state animal?
    California grizzly bear
  • What is the hottest place in California?
    Death Valley
  • What is the state flower?
    California poppy
  • Why is "49" a significant number in California history?
    Gold was discovered in 1848, and people who came to the state in 1949 were called "49ers"
  • Which states border California?
    Oregon, Nevada, Arizona
  • What is the highest mountain in California?
    Mount Whitney
  • What country borders California?
    Mexico
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