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    • California (/ˌkælɪˈfɔːrnjə/ ) is a state in the Western Region of the United States that lies on the Pacific Coast. It borders Oregon to the north, Nevada and Arizona to the east, and shares an international border with the Mexican state of Baja California to the south. With over 39 million residents across an area of 163,696 square miles (423,970 km ), it is the most populo… See more

    Etymology

    The Spaniards gave the name Las Californias to the peninsula of Baja California (in modern-day Mexico). As Spanish … See more

    History

    California was one of the most culturally and linguistically diverse areas in pre-Columbian North America. Historians generally agree that there were at least 300,000 people living in California prior to European c… See more

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    Geography

    Covering an area of 163,696 sq mi (423,970 km ), California is the third-largest state in the United States in area, after Alaska and Texas. California is one of the most geographically diverse states in the union and i… See more

    Demographics

    Presently, close to one out of every nine United States residents live in California. The United States Census Bureau reported that the population of California was 39.54 million on April 1, 2020, a 6.13% increase since the … See more

    Culture

    The culture of California is a Western culture and has its modern roots in the culture of the United States, but also, historically, many Hispanic Californio and Mexican influences. As a border and coastal state, Calif… See more

    Education

    California has the most school students in the country, with over 6.2 million in the 2005–06 school year, giving California more students in school than 36 states have in total population and one of the highest proj… See more

    Economy

    California's economy ranks among the largest in the world. As of 2024 , the gross state product (GSP) is $4.0 trillion ($102,500 per capita), the largest in the United States. California is responsible for one seventh of the nation'… See more

     
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  3. California Maps & Facts - World Atlas

    May 16, 2024 · Learn about the geography, history, and regions of California, the most populous and third largest state in the US. Explore maps of counties, cities, and natural features such as mountains, coasts, and deserts.

  4. California - Simple English Wikipedia, the free …

    California, officially the State of California, is a state in the western part of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. It is the third biggest US state by area …

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    • Visit California - Official Travel & Tourism Website

      Find things to do, places to visit, and experiences to explore at Visit California, the Golden State’s official tourism site. Learn about national parks, hotels, restaurants, beaches, mountains, cities, and more.

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      The map shows the U.S. state of California with the state capital Sacramento, the location of California within the United States, major cities, populated places, highways, main roads, railways, and more.

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      California, located on the west coast of the United States, extends from the Pacific Ocean to the Sierra Nevada mountain range. It borders Oregon to the north, Nevada to the east, Arizona to the southeast, and Mexico to the south.

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    • California | State Facts & History - Infoplease

      Nov 30, 2023 · California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is the most populous state in the country and has a diverse and vibrant culture. Known for its stunning natural landscapes, technological innovation, …