| Capitol: |
Sacramento |
| Joined U.S.: |
# 31, September 9, 1850 |
| Nickname: |
"The Golden State" |
| Official Website: |
California |
| State Song: |
"I Love You, California" |
| State Insect: |
California Dogface Butterfly |
| State Flower: |
California Poppy |
| State Animal: |
Grizzly Bear |
| State Tree: |
Redwood |
| State Bird: |
California Quail |
| State Gemstone: |
Benitoite |
| State Rock: |
Serpentine |
| State Fish: |
California golden trout |
| State Mineral: |
Gold |
| State Fossil: |
Sabre-tooth Cat |
| State Reptile: |
Desert Tortoise |
| State Motto: |
Eureka! (Greek for "I Found It!") |
| Borders: |
Oregon, Nevada,
Arizona, Mexico |
| Size: |
163,696 square miles |
| Highest Point: |
14,494 feet, Mount Whitney |
| Lowest Point: |
Bad Water (Death Valley) 282 feet below sea
level |
| Largest Employer(s): |
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| Impress Your Friends with California Trivia! |
- The first movie picture theater opened in
Los Angeles on April 2, 1902 |
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