California
Capital: Sacramento
State abbreviation: CA
U.S. Representatives: 53
Entered Union : Sept. 9,
1850
State flower: Golden Poppy
State Tree: Redwoods
State Bird: valley quail
State Animal: grizzly bear
Nickname: Golden State
Largest Cities: Los Angeles,
San Diego, San Jose, San
Francisco, Long Beach,
Fresno, Sacramento, Oakland,
Santa Ana, Anaheim
Land Area: 155,959 sq mi.
(403,934 sq km)
Number of counties: 58
Largest county: Los Angeles
Residents: Californian
Population est.: 36,132,140 |
