California today. California is perhaps the most unique state in the USA. It leads the country in manufacturing and farming. Its area is the 3rd in the country and it has the largest population, of which the white people constitute less than 50. It is the most popular place to spend vacations - hiking in National parks, swimming in the Pacific Ocean and sightseeing in the cities.
Such well-known places as Hollywood Disneyland, Death Valley, and the San Diego Zoo are located in California. First European settlements in California were Spanish, and in 1821, when Mexico became independent, it became its part. In 1848 the United States took control over this state. And on September 9, 1850, it became the 31 state of the USA. Ø Capital - Sacramento.
Ø Population - 29,839,250 1st. The state symbols are Ø Bird - California Valley Quail, Ø Flower - Golden Poppy, Ø Motto - Eureka I have found it, Ø Song - I love you, California, Ø Tree - California Redwood. 1.2.