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| flagof = Flag of California | | flagof = Flag of California | ||
| AdmittanceDate = Sept 09, {{age-yrs|1850}} | |||
| AdmittanceOrder = 31st | |||
| Governor = Gavin Newsom ([[Democratic Party (United States)|D]]) | |||
| Lieutenant Governor = Eleni Kounalakis ([[Democratic Party (United States)|D]]) | |||
| Senators = Alex Padilla (D) <br /> Adam Schiff ([[Democratic Party (United States)|D]]) | |||
| Representative = 43 Democrats<br> | |||
9 Republicans | |||
| largest = Greater Los Angeles | | largest = Greater Los Angeles | ||
| capital = Sacramento | | capital = Sacramento | ||
| rl = RL-CA | | rl = RL-CA | ||
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'''California''' is a state in the Western United States. California borders [[Oregon]] to the north, [[Nevada]] and [[Arizona]] to the east, the Mexican state of Baja California to the south; and has a coastline along the Pacific Ocean to the west. With nearly 39.2 million residents across a total area of approximately 163,696 square miles (423,970 km2), it is the most populous and the third-largest U.S. state by area. It is also the most populated sub-national entity in North America and the 34th most populous in the world. The Greater Los Angeles area and the San Francisco Bay Area are the nation's second and fifth most populous urban regions, respectively, with the former having more than 18.7 million residents and the latter having over 9.6 million. Sacramento is the state's capital, while Los Angeles is the most populous city in the state and the second most populous city in the country. Los Angeles County is the country's most populous. At the same time, San Bernardino County is the largest county by area in the country (Alaska has some larger subdivisions, but they are not called counties). San Francisco, which is both a city and a county, is the second most densely populated major city in the country and the fifth most densely populated county in the country. | '''California''' is a state in the Western United States. California borders [[Oregon]] to the north, [[Nevada]] and [[Arizona]] to the east, the Mexican state of Baja California to the south; and has a coastline along the Pacific Ocean to the west. With nearly 39.2 million residents across a total area of approximately 163,696 square miles (423,970 km2), it is the most populous and the third-largest U.S. state by area. It is also the most populated sub-national entity in North America and the 34th most populous in the world. The Greater Los Angeles area and the San Francisco Bay Area are the nation's second and fifth most populous urban regions, respectively, with the former having more than 18.7 million residents and the latter having over 9.6 million. Sacramento is the state's capital, while Los Angeles is the most populous city in the state and the second most populous city in the country. Los Angeles County is the country's most populous. At the same time, San Bernardino County is the largest county by area in the country (Alaska has some larger subdivisions, but they are not called counties). San Francisco, which is both a city and a county, is the second most densely populated major city in the country and the fifth most densely populated county in the country. | ||
The economy of California, with a gross state product of $3.2 trillion as of 2019, is the largest sub-national economy in the world. | The economy of California, with a gross state product of $3.2 trillion as of 2019, is the largest sub-national economy in the world. If it were a country, it would be the fifth-largest economy as of 2020 as well as the 37th most populous. The Greater Los Angeles area and the San Francisco Bay Area are the nation's second- and third-largest urban economies ($1.0 trillion and $0.5 trillion respectively as of 2020). The San Francisco Bay Area Combined Statistical Area had the nation's highest gross domestic product per capita ($106,757) among large primary statistical areas in 2018, and is home to five of the world's ten largest companies by market capitalization and four of the world's ten richest people. | ||
Prior to European colonization, California was one of the most culturally and linguistically diverse areas in pre-Columbian North America and contained the highest Native American population density north of what is now Mexico. European exploration in the 16th and 17th centuries led to the colonization of California by the Spanish Empire. In 1804, it was included in Alta California province within the Viceroyalty of New Spain. The area became a part of Mexico in 1821, following its successful war for independence, but was ceded to the United States in 1848 after the Mexican–American War. The California Gold Rush started in 1848 and led to dramatic social and demographic changes, including large-scale immigration into California, a worldwide economic boom, and the California genocide of indigenous people. The western portion of Alta California was then organized and admitted as the 31st state on September 9, 1850, following the Compromise of 1850. | Prior to European colonization, California was one of the most culturally and linguistically diverse areas in pre-Columbian North America and contained the highest Native American population density north of what is now Mexico. European exploration in the 16th and 17th centuries led to the colonization of California by the Spanish Empire. In 1804, it was included in Alta California province within the Viceroyalty of New Spain. The area became a part of Mexico in 1821, following its successful war for independence, but was ceded to the United States in 1848 after the Mexican–American War. The California Gold Rush started in 1848 and led to dramatic social and demographic changes, including large-scale immigration into California, a worldwide economic boom, and the California genocide of indigenous people. The western portion of Alta California was then organized and admitted as the 31st state on September 9, 1850, following the Compromise of 1850. | ||
Notable contributions to popular culture, for example in entertainment and sports, have their origins in California. The state also has made noteworthy contributions in the fields of communication, information, innovation, environmentalism, economics, and politics. It is the home of Hollywood, the oldest and largest film industry in the world, which has had a profound effect on global entertainment. It is considered the origin of the hippie counterculture, beach and car culture, and the personal computer, | Notable contributions to popular culture, for example in entertainment and sports, have their origins in California. The state also has made noteworthy contributions in the fields of communication, information, innovation, environmentalism, economics, and politics. It is the home of Hollywood, the oldest and largest film industry in the world, which has had a profound effect on global entertainment. It is considered the origin of the hippie counterculture, beach and car culture, and the personal computer, among other innovations. The San Francisco Bay Area and the Greater Los Angeles Area are widely seen as the centers of the global technology and film industries, respectively. California's economy is very diverse: 58% of it is based on finance, government, real estate services, technology, and professional, scientific, and technical business services. Although it accounts for only 1.5% of the state's economy, California's agriculture industry has the highest output of any U.S. state. California's ports and harbors handle about a third of all U.S. imports, most originating in Pacific Rim international trade. | ||
The state's extremely diverse geography ranges from the Pacific Coast and metropolitan areas in the west to the Sierra Nevada mountains in the east, and from the redwood and Douglas fir forests in the northwest to the Mojave Desert in the southeast. The Central Valley, a major agricultural area, dominates the state's center. Although California is well known for its warm Mediterranean climate and monsoon seasonal weather, the large size of the state results in climates that vary from moist temperate rainforest in the north to arid desert in the interior, as well as snowy alpine in the mountains. All these factors lead to an enormous demand for water. Over time, droughts and wildfires have been increasing in frequency and severity due to climate change and overextraction, becoming less seasonal and more year-round, further straining California's water security and having an impact on California business and industry in addition to agriculture. | The state's extremely diverse geography ranges from the Pacific Coast and metropolitan areas in the west to the Sierra Nevada mountains in the east, and from the redwood and Douglas fir forests in the northwest to the Mojave Desert in the southeast. The Central Valley, a major agricultural area, dominates the state's center. Although California is well known for its warm Mediterranean climate and monsoon seasonal weather, the large size of the state results in climates that vary from moist temperate rainforest in the north to arid desert in the interior, as well as snowy alpine in the mountains. All these factors lead to an enormous demand for water. Over time, droughts and wildfires have been increasing in frequency and severity due to climate change and overextraction, becoming less seasonal and more year-round, further straining California's water security and having an impact on California business and industry in addition to agriculture. | ||
== Sexual Orientation == | |||
As of recent estimates, approximately 5.1% to 5.5% of California adults identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT). This translates to about 1.4 million to 2.7 million individuals, depending on the data source and methodology. | |||
California's proportion of adults identifying as LGBT is slightly below the national average of 5.5%. However, certain urban areas within the state have higher concentrations. For instance, San Francisco has historically had one of the highest percentages of LGBT residents among U.S. cities. | |||
It's important to note that these figures are based on self-reported data, and actual numbers may vary due to factors such as social acceptance and survey methodologies. | |||
== History of the California Flag == | == History of the California Flag == | ||
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California is one of the most visited states in America, with one of the main attractions being "Yosemite National Park," one of the most famous parks in the United States, known for its beautiful scenery of mountains, valleys, and rivers. It is also home to Yosemite Falls, the tallest waterfalls in the United States, consisting of three separate falls – Yosemite Fall, Middle Cascades, and Lower Yosemite Falls. California is also home to the famous San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge, one of the most recognized symbols of California as well as one of the wonders of the modern world. The famous amusement park Disneyland can be found in California, along with a selection of beautiful beaches. | California is one of the most visited states in America, with one of the main attractions being "Yosemite National Park," one of the most famous parks in the United States, known for its beautiful scenery of mountains, valleys, and rivers. It is also home to Yosemite Falls, the tallest waterfalls in the United States, consisting of three separate falls – Yosemite Fall, Middle Cascades, and Lower Yosemite Falls. California is also home to the famous San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge, one of the most recognized symbols of California as well as one of the wonders of the modern world. The famous amusement park Disneyland can be found in California, along with a selection of beautiful beaches. | ||
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California is a state in the Western United States. California borders Oregon to the north, Nevada and Arizona to the east, the Mexican state of Baja California to the south; and has a coastline along the Pacific Ocean to the west. With nearly 39.2 million residents across a total area of approximately 163,696 square miles (423,970 km2), it is the most populous and the third-largest U.S. state by area. It is also the most populated sub-national entity in North America and the 34th most populous in the world. The Greater Los Angeles area and the San Francisco Bay Area are the nation's second and fifth most populous urban regions, respectively, with the former having more than 18.7 million residents and the latter having over 9.6 million. Sacramento is the state's capital, while Los Angeles is the most populous city in the state and the second most populous city in the country. Los Angeles County is the country's most populous. At the same time, San Bernardino County is the largest county by area in the country (Alaska has some larger subdivisions, but they are not called counties). San Francisco, which is both a city and a county, is the second most densely populated major city in the country and the fifth most densely populated county in the country.
The economy of California, with a gross state product of $3.2 trillion as of 2019, is the largest sub-national economy in the world. If it were a country, it would be the fifth-largest economy as of 2020 as well as the 37th most populous. The Greater Los Angeles area and the San Francisco Bay Area are the nation's second- and third-largest urban economies ($1.0 trillion and $0.5 trillion respectively as of 2020). The San Francisco Bay Area Combined Statistical Area had the nation's highest gross domestic product per capita ($106,757) among large primary statistical areas in 2018, and is home to five of the world's ten largest companies by market capitalization and four of the world's ten richest people.
Prior to European colonization, California was one of the most culturally and linguistically diverse areas in pre-Columbian North America and contained the highest Native American population density north of what is now Mexico. European exploration in the 16th and 17th centuries led to the colonization of California by the Spanish Empire. In 1804, it was included in Alta California province within the Viceroyalty of New Spain. The area became a part of Mexico in 1821, following its successful war for independence, but was ceded to the United States in 1848 after the Mexican–American War. The California Gold Rush started in 1848 and led to dramatic social and demographic changes, including large-scale immigration into California, a worldwide economic boom, and the California genocide of indigenous people. The western portion of Alta California was then organized and admitted as the 31st state on September 9, 1850, following the Compromise of 1850.
Notable contributions to popular culture, for example in entertainment and sports, have their origins in California. The state also has made noteworthy contributions in the fields of communication, information, innovation, environmentalism, economics, and politics. It is the home of Hollywood, the oldest and largest film industry in the world, which has had a profound effect on global entertainment. It is considered the origin of the hippie counterculture, beach and car culture, and the personal computer, among other innovations. The San Francisco Bay Area and the Greater Los Angeles Area are widely seen as the centers of the global technology and film industries, respectively. California's economy is very diverse: 58% of it is based on finance, government, real estate services, technology, and professional, scientific, and technical business services. Although it accounts for only 1.5% of the state's economy, California's agriculture industry has the highest output of any U.S. state. California's ports and harbors handle about a third of all U.S. imports, most originating in Pacific Rim international trade.
The state's extremely diverse geography ranges from the Pacific Coast and metropolitan areas in the west to the Sierra Nevada mountains in the east, and from the redwood and Douglas fir forests in the northwest to the Mojave Desert in the southeast. The Central Valley, a major agricultural area, dominates the state's center. Although California is well known for its warm Mediterranean climate and monsoon seasonal weather, the large size of the state results in climates that vary from moist temperate rainforest in the north to arid desert in the interior, as well as snowy alpine in the mountains. All these factors lead to an enormous demand for water. Over time, droughts and wildfires have been increasing in frequency and severity due to climate change and overextraction, becoming less seasonal and more year-round, further straining California's water security and having an impact on California business and industry in addition to agriculture.
Sexual Orientation
As of recent estimates, approximately 5.1% to 5.5% of California adults identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT). This translates to about 1.4 million to 2.7 million individuals, depending on the data source and methodology.
California's proportion of adults identifying as LGBT is slightly below the national average of 5.5%. However, certain urban areas within the state have higher concentrations. For instance, San Francisco has historically had one of the highest percentages of LGBT residents among U.S. cities.
It's important to note that these figures are based on self-reported data, and actual numbers may vary due to factors such as social acceptance and survey methodologies.
History of the California Flag
The California State Flag, often referred to as the "Bear Flag," features a white field with a thick horizontal red stripe across the bottom. The central feature of the flag is a dark brown grizzly bear standing on a patch of grass, facing the hoist side of the flag. Underneath the bear is bold brown text reading, "California Republic." The design also includes a red five-point star in the upper left corner.
The star represents sovereignty, the red color signifies bravery and courage, and the white color stands for purity. The bear symbolizes strength and pays homage to the official state animal of California. The grizzly bear featured on the flag may have been modeled after "Monarch," the last captive grizzly bear in California. The California State Flag was first raised in 1846 during the revolt against Mexican rule, yet it was not officially adopted until 1911. In 1953, the design, proportions, and other specifications for the flag were standardized; before that, there was variation in the appearance of the flag and the bear among different manufacturers.
California is located in the Pacific Region of the United States of America. It is the third largest state in the United States and shares borders with Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, Mexico, and the Pacific Ocean. The capital city is Sacramento, and the largest city is Los Angeles, which is also the second largest city in the United States. California is known as the "Golden State" due to the gold rush (when gold was discovered in 1849, over 100,000 people rushed there to seek gold) and because of the golden poppy, which is the state flower.
The first European to reach the land was Spanish explorer Joao Rodrigues Cabrilho in 1542. Following the Portola Expedition (the first recorded Spanish entry and exploration of California) in 1769-1770, the Spanish began establishing forts and small towns (also known as pueblos), marking the beginning of Spanish colonization. In 1821, following the Mexican War of Independence, Mexico gained control of California until 1846 and the "Bear Flag Revolt" (resistance against Mexican control). In 1847, California became a territory of the United States, and on September 9th, 1850, it officially became the 31st state.
California is one of the most visited states in America, with one of the main attractions being "Yosemite National Park," one of the most famous parks in the United States, known for its beautiful scenery of mountains, valleys, and rivers. It is also home to Yosemite Falls, the tallest waterfalls in the United States, consisting of three separate falls – Yosemite Fall, Middle Cascades, and Lower Yosemite Falls. California is also home to the famous San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge, one of the most recognized symbols of California as well as one of the wonders of the modern world. The famous amusement park Disneyland can be found in California, along with a selection of beautiful beaches.
External links
- More information is available at [ Wikipedia:California ]
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