California is a state located on the west coast of the United States. It is one of the largest and most diverse states in the US.
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Great inscription under the tree
In the picture we see the Great Hollywood sign. It is located in California in the United States and is an iconic place that tourists visit. The inscription has become...
Bear with a star
The picture shows the state flag of California. And it features a bear, they were very common in the local area, and their menacing appearance and strength....
State of California
The picture shows the entire state of California, which is located in the United States. There is a star on it, which is red in color and signifies independence from...
State of California in flowers
The California mache, as the name suggests, is native to California and is its state flower.
Whole meadows of blooming California mace can be seen in the Antelope Valley Reserve....
United States Capitol
The seat of California state government is located in Sacramento, the state capital of California. The California State Capitol Museum is a museum located in the capitol and on the grounds of Capitol Park, operated by California State Parks. It is an important...
Great inscription at the top
The Hollywood Sign is a landmark in the form of the HOLLYWOOD sign, located on the southern slope of Lee Mountain in the Santa Monica chain of low mountains in Los Angeles,...
Hollywood inscription on the hill
Before the famous white Hollywood sign became the hallmark of the American Dream Factory, it was only meant to be an advertisement for a local development company....
Animal in the park
The picture shows Yosemite National Park is a national park located in the USA, in central California, on the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada mountains. It is the most...
Picturesque mountains
The Sierra Nevada is a mountain range in North America, within the United States, part of the Cordillera. Located between the Valley of...
Surfing on the island
In the picture we see a beautiful view, an islet with a palm tree on it and mountains in the background. In the front we see a board...
Water over the bridge
Golden Gate Bridge is a famous bridge that is located in San Francisco. Since its inception, it has already been crossed by hundreds of...
Snake in a mountainous landscape
The image shows a frame from Death Valley National Park, which is located from California. The distinctive feature of the valley is the extremely high...
San Francisco views from the bridge
San Francisco boasts an amazing bridge that is known around the world. And until a certain time, it was also...
Image about California
In the picture we see a small brochure about California and its interesting and characteristic places. There is a large flag of this...
Crossing the bridge over the river
Before the construction of the Golden Gate, the only convenient and fast way to get around between San Francisco and Marin County was to use...
Birds walk on the grass
The California bobwhite quail, or California partridge, lives on the west coast of North America, where it inhabits a variety of landscapes: dry grasslands and...
States in America
The United States is famous for its large number of National Parks. In the image we see a map with just such parks and in the very...
Beautiful views over the bridge
The Golden Gate Bridge is named after the strait over which the bridge was built, the Golden Gate Strait. It connects the Bay of San...
California mountains
California is not only famous metropolises, beautiful coastlines and great wineries, but also impressive mountains. Within the Sequoia National Park,...
Beautiful Hollywood buildings
Despite the fact that the Hollywood sign is visible from almost every point in Los Angeles, however, many people spend several...
Big Hollywood sign on the hill
Without a doubt, the most recognizable sign in the world. The Hollywood Sign is a landmark that is located in the Hollywood Hills, more specifically...
California state seal
The seal depicts Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom, a brown bear, the official state animal, feeding on bunches of grapes representing the state's wine production. The sheaf of grain represents agriculture,...
Seal with a bear
The picture shows the symbols of California, namely the flag with a grizzly bear and a red star on it. Lower down we have the seal of California,...
Parks in the States
In the picture you can see a map, and on it marked National Parks that are located there. These are some of the most popular...
Huge bridge in California
The Golden Gate Bridge has become a favorite symbol of the city and distinctive architecture around the world. It is also the most photographed...
Long red bridge
The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge at the point where San Francisco Bay opens to the Pacific Ocean, the so-called...
Film set boy
Hollywood district of the city of Los Angeles in the United States and the most important center of American cinematography. The word Hollywood is used as a shorthand name for the American film and television industry regardless of...
information
- Capital: Sacramento
- Largest City: Los Angeles
- Date of Admission to the United States: September 9, 1850 (state no. 31)
- Area: Approximately 424,000 km²
Characteristics:
- Geography: California has a very diverse geography, including the Pacific Ocean coast, the Sierra Nevada mountains, deserts and many other unique areas.
- Coast: The California coast is known for its beautiful beaches, such as Venice Beach and Santa Monica. It is also home to many popular tourist destinations such as San Francisco and Los Angeles.
- Sierra Nevada: The Sierra Nevada mountains are located on the eastern borders of the state and are a popular destination for recreational tourism, including skiing.
- Deserts: In southern California is the Mojave Desert, known for places like Death Valley, which is the hottest place in the United States.
Culture and Fame:
- Film Industry: California is home to Hollywood, the center of the American film industry. Hollywood is the famous district of Los Angeles where many movies and TV shows are produced.
- Technology and Innovation: California's Silicon Valley, especially around San Francisco and San Jose, is a center of global technological innovation, home to companies such as Apple, Google, Facebook and many others.
- Beach Culture: California is known for its lifestyle of beaches, surfing, outdoor recreation and active lifestyles.
- Art and Music: The state has a rich art and music scene, with centers like Los Angeles and San Francisco attracting artists, musicians and creative people.
Economy and Industry:
- Developed Economy: California has one of the largest economies in the world. It is the center of technology, entertainment, agriculture and many other industries.
- Agriculture: California is known for its food production, such as fruits, vegetables, grapes, almonds and much more. It is one of the most important agricultural regions in the United States.
- Tourism: The state attracts tourists from all over the world thanks to its diversity, beautiful landscapes, beaches and cultural attractions.
trivia
- Gold Rush: Between 1848 and 1855, California was the center of the so-called "gold rush," when the discovery of gold in the Sacramento area caused an influx of treasure hunters and a migration of people from all over the world.
- Seismicity: California lies on the San Andreas Fault, which is an active seismic fault. This makes the state vulnerable to earthquakes, which can have serious consequences.
- Highest and Lowest Points: California is home to both the highest point in the continental United States - the summit of Mount Whitney (4421 meters above sea level) and the lowest point - the Death Basin (Badwater Basin) (86 meters above sea level), which is also one of the hottest places on Earth.
- National Parks: California has many famous national parks in its area, such as Yosemite, Sequoia, Kings Canyon, Joshua Tree and Channel Islands, which attract tourists with their picturesque landscapes and unique ecosystems.
- Colorado Canyon Islands: The islands located in the Colorado Canyon in California are some of the few places on Earth where you can experience unique desert and canyon ecosystems.
- The World's Largest Tree: Sequoia National Park is home to General Sherman, considered the largest tree in the world by volume of wood.
- Golden Gate Bridge: San Francisco's Golden Gate, built in 1937, was for a time the longest and highest suspension bridge in the world.
- San Francisco Cable Cars: San Francisco is known for its distinctive cable streetcars, which are among the few remaining in the world.
- Disneyland: The first Disneyland theme park, founded by Walt Disney, opened its doors in Anaheim, California in 1955.
- Silicon Valley: Silicon Valley (Silicon Valley) in California is one of the world's major technology hubs, home to many technology companies and start-ups.
- The Lombard Curve: Lombard Street in San Francisco is one of the steepest and most winding streets in the world, with distinctive serpentines.
- California wine: California is one of the major wine producers in the United States, particularly known for its vineyards in Napa Valley and Sonoma Valley.
