| Nick Name: |
The Golden State |
| Capital City: |
Sacramento |
| Largest Cities: |
Los Angeles,San Diego,San Jose |
| Border States: |
Arizona , Nevada , Oregon |
| Border States: |
Arizona , Nevada , Oregon |
| Highest Point: |
Mount Whitney(14,505 ft ; 4421 m) |
| Lowest Point: |
Badwater Basin in Death Valley(-282 ft ; -86 m) |
| Bird: |
California Quail(Callipepla californica) |
| Flower: |
California poppy(Eschscholzia californica) |
| Tree: |
Coast Redwood and Giant Sequoia (Sequoia sempervirens and Sequoiadendron giganteum) |
| Constitution: |
31st State |
| Admission to Statehood: |
September 9, 1850 |
| Motto: |
Eureka (I have found it) |
| Flag: |
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| Activities: |
California Map Activity
Printable California Blank Map
Most populous States in USA Game
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| California Quizzes: |
California Geography Quiz
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