This page contains a wealth of quick information about California State, the 5th state of all the 50 US States in alphabetical order.
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California State Geography & Demographics
| State Abbreviation | CA |
| State Capital | Sacramento |
| State Size | Total (Land + Water): 163,696 sq miles; Land Only: 155,959 sq miles |
| Number of Counties | 58 |
| Time Zone | Pacific Time Zone |
| Bordering States | Arizona, Nevada, Oregon |
| Highest Point | Mount Whitney, 14,505 feet |
| National Parks | Channel Islands National Park Death Valley National Park Joshua Tree National Park Kings Canyon National Park Lassen Volcanic National Park Redwood National Park Sequoia National Park Yosemite National Park |
| State Population (2020) | 39,538,223 |
| State Population Density | 253.5 people / square mile |
| Area Codes | 209, 213, 279, 310, 323, 341, 408, 415, 424, 442, 510, 530, 559, 562, 619, 626, 628, 650, 657, 661, 669, 707, 714, 747, 760, 764, 805, 818, 820, 831, 840, 858, 909, 916, 925, 935, 949, 951 |
California Official Flag
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State Symbols
| State Animal | California grizzly bear |
| State Bird | California Valley Quail |
| State Colors | Blue and gold |
| State Dance | West Coast swing dance |
| State Fife and Drum Corps | California Consolidated Drum Band |
| State Fish | Golden trout |
| State Flower | Golden poppy |
| State Folk Dance | Square dance |
| State Fossil | Saber-toothed cat |
| State Gemstone | Benitoite |
| State Gold Rush Ghost Town | Bodie |
| State Grass | Purple needlegrass |
| State Historical Society | California Historical Society |
| State Insect | California dogface butterfly |
| State Lichen | Lace lichen |
| State Marine Fish | Garibaldi |
| State Marine Mammal | California gray whale |
| State Motto | Eureka (I have found it) |
| State Marine Reptile | Pacific leatherback sea turtle |
| State Military Museum | California State Military Museum |
| State Mineral | Gold |
| State Nickname | Golden State |
| State Prehistoric Artifact | Chipped stone bear |
| State Reptile | Desert tortoise |
| State Rock | Serpentine |
| State Silver Rush Ghost Town | Calico |
| State Soil | San Joaquin Soil |
| State Song | “I Love You, California” |
| State Tall Ship | The Californian |
| State Theater | Pasadena Playhouse |
| State Tree | California redwood and sequoia |
| State Vietnam Veterans Memorial | California Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Sacramento’s Capitol Park |
California State Seal
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Sports Teams
| Major Sports Teams | MLB: Los Angeles Angels, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants, Oakland A’s NFL: Los Angeles Rams, Los Angeles Chargers, San Francisco 49ers NBA: Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, Golden State Warriors, Sacramento Kings NHL: Anaheim Mighty Ducks, Los Angeles Kings, San Jose Sharks MLS: LA Galaxy, Los Angeles Football Club, San Jose Earthquake |
| NCAA Division I Schools | The University of California, Berkeley (Pac-12) The University of California, Davis (Big West) The University of California, Irvine (Big West) The University of California, Los Angeles (Pac-12) California Polytechnic State University (Big West) The University of California, Riverside (Big West) The University of California, Santa Barbara (Big West) California State University, Bakersfield (WAC) California State University, Fresno (Mountain West) California State University, Fullerton (Big West) California State University, Long Beach (Big West) California State University, Northridge (Big West) California State University, Sacramento (Big Sky) Loyola Marymount University (West Coast) University of the Pacific (West Coast) Pepperdine University (West Coast) Saint Mary’s College of California (West Coast) University of San Diego (West Coast) San Diego State University (Mountain West) University of San Francisco (West Coast) San Jose State University (Mountain West) Santa Clara University (West Coast) University of Southern California (Pac-12) Stanford University (Pac-12) |
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Popular Tourist Attractions
- Balboa Park: Park in San Diego, California.
- California’s Great America: Amusement park in Santa Clara, California.
- Disneyland: Theme park in Anaheim, California.
- Golden Gate Bridge: Bridge in San Francisco, California.
- Griffith Observatory: Observatory in Los Angeles, California.
- Hearst Castle: Historic castle in San Simeon, California.
- Hollywood Bowl: Concert hall in Los Angeles, California.
- Knott’s Berry Farm: Amusement park in Buena Park, California.
- Legoland California: Theme park in Carlsbad, California.
- Los Angeles Zoo: Zoo in Los Angeles, California.
- Monterey Bay Aquarium: Aquarium in Monterey, California.
- San Diego Zoo: Zoo in San Diego, California.
- Santa Monica Pier: Recreational and entertainment center in Santa Monica, California.
- SeaWorld San Diego: Theme park in San Diego, California.
- Sequoia National Park: National park in the southern Sierra Nevada region in California.
- Six Flags Magic Mountain: Theme park in Valencia, California.
- The Queen Mary: Floating hotel in Long Beach, California.
- Universal Studios Hollywood: Theme park in Universal City, California.
- Yosemite National Park: National park in the Sierra Nevada region in California. This park is one of the 25 best vacation spots in th USA
Travel Guides
- Fodor’s California: with the Best Road Trips: By Fodor’s Travel Guides
- Lonely Planet California’s Best Trips: By Loney Planet and Sara Benson
- Lonely Planet Coastal California: By Lonely Planet, Nate Cavalieri, et al.
- Secret Southern California: A Guide to Unique Places: By Kathy Strong
Famous People Born In California State
Famous Actors And Actresses
- Ben Affleck
- Jessica Alba
- Jennifer Aniston
- Jeff Bridges
- Nicolas Cage
- Jessica Chastain
- Cher
- Ted Danson
- Cameron Diaz
- Leonardo DiCaprio
- Robert Duvall
- Clint Eastwood
- Will Ferrell
- Sally Field
- Jodie Foster
- Gene Hackman
- Tom Hanks
- Donah Hill
- Dustin Hoffman
- Helen Hunt
- Dwayne Johnson
- Angelina Jolie
- Diane Keaton
- Brie Larson
- Liza Minnelli
- Marilyn Monroe
- Gwyneth Paltrow
- Gregory Peck
- Sean Penn
- Cliff Robertson
- Kristen Stewart
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Famous Singers
- Paula Abdul
- Jeff Buckley
- Colbie Caillat
- Kim Carnes
- Cher
- Cherrelle
- Snoop Dogg
- Ella Fitzgerald
- John Fogerty
- Josh Groban
- Etta James
- Courtney Love
- Mike Patton
- Kate Perry
- Steve Perry
- Bonnie Raitt
- Patrice Rushen
- Raphael Saadiq
- Gwen Stefani
- Suzanne Vega
- Tom Waits
- Scott Weiland
California State (Summary)
California is a western U.S. state that runs almost 900 miles from the Mexican border to the Pacific Ocean.
Cliff-lined beaches, redwood forests, the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Central Valley farms, and the Mojave Desert are all part of the landscape.
The Hollywood entertainment business is headquartered in Los Angeles. San Francisco is recognized for its cable cars, the Golden Gate Bridge, and Alcatraz Island.
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