State Flag
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Tree
Californian redwood
Motto
Eureka! Cry of people during the gold rush
Song
I love you California
Origin of Name
Named by Spanish explores for a fictional island
in a 16th century romance
Nickname
Golden State, El Dorado
Area and Rank
158,693 Sq mi, Rank 3rd largest
Extent
646 mi N-S 560 mi E-W
Highest Elevation
Mount Whitney 14493 ft Above sea level
Lowest Elevation
282ft below sea level in Death valley
Population
35,484,453 rank1st most populated
state
Ethnic Break Down
White 59.5%
Black 6.7%
Hispanic 32.4%
Asian .10.9%
American Indian .1%
Population Density
217 people sq mi
Economy
Service industry
Industry: Finance, Insurance, Real Estate,
Medical Facilities, Entertainment Companies, Wholesale and Retail Trade,
Government Services, Transportation Communication and Utilities
