Population: 30,866,851 (1996)
Capital: Sacramento, Population 393,060 (1998)
Nickname: Golden State
Year of Admission: September 9, 1850
Order of Admission: 31 |
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Area: 158,869 sq miles (411,740 sq kilometers) (the 3rd biggest state).
Location: California is situated on the Southwest of United States
Borders: Mexico on the South, Nevada on the East, Arizona on the Southeast & Oregon on the North
Climate: The climate of California is extremely varied. In general, there are two seasons: a rainy period from October to April and a dry period from May to September. Temperatures, mainly mild, are warmer in the south than in the central and northern sections, extremely hot in the deserts, and cold in the mountains.
Elevation extremes:
Lowest point: Death Valley - -282 feet (-86 m)
Highest point: Mount Whitney - 14,494 feet (4,417 m)
Land Area: 155,973 sq miles
Water area: 2,869 sq miles
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