Fact 1
California is commonly known as the “Golden State”. The capital of this state is Sacramento. The largest city is Los Angeles and the second largest city is San Diego.
Fact 2
More turkeys are raised in California than in any other state. The majority of turkeys that are purchased for “Thanksgiving” in the United States originate from California turkey farms.
Fact 3
The eighth smallest county in California is Alpine. This county is so small in size that is has no ATM machines, traffic lights, schools, or banks.
Short about California
Is the most populated United States and is located on its west coast.
Fast facts
Number of households
12,466,331
Population
37,999,878
Per capita income
$29,551
Life expectancy in number of years
80.8
Statehood
September 9, 1850
Capital
Sacramento
Largest city
Los Angeles
Number of billionaires
111
State dance
Square Dance
State color
Blue and Gold
State bird
California quail
State mammal
California grizzly bear
State fish
Golden trout
State tree
Coast Redwood
State flower
California poppy
Sources
Forbes Magazine - List of billionaires by US state
US Census Bureau - State and County QuickFacts
USNA - State Tree and Flower Chart
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