California State Facts & Information
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Abbreviation: CA
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Constitution: 31st State (September 9, 1850)
California State Constitution
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NickName: "The Golden State"
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State Flower: golden poppy
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State Tree: California Redwood
*Tallest Trees in the World
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State Bird: California Quail
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State Song: "I Love You California"
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Land Area: 158,706 sq. mi.
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Highest Point: 14,494 feet Mt. Whitney
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Lowest Point: Death Valley; 282 feet below sea level
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Largest Cities: Sacramento, Oakland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego
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Border States: Arizona (South East), Nevada (East), Oregon (North)
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