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In 1850, California became the 31st state. It was an independent country for one month in 1846.
California is home to approximately 40 million residents, about ⅛ of the U.S. population.
Most residents belong to a minority group, one out of every four Californians was not born in the U.S.
Almonds are California’s top exports, and grown in the Central Valley, considered the world’s almond capital.
Many Native American tribes, including the Quechan, Maidu, Pomo, and Hupa, lived in California.
The Golden State ranks third amongst the most extensive territories in the U.S.
Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Jose are among the top 10 biggest cities in the U.S.
With nearly three million acres of land, San Bernardino County is the largest county in the U.S.
Contrasting San Bernardino, Alpine County is California's smallest county, with 465,030 acres of land.
There are many interesting facts about California, but one of the most impressive is that it is the first state to reach $1 trillion in GDP.
The California redwood tree became the designated California state tree in 1937.
The state adopted “Eureka” as its official motto in honour of the California Gold Rush.
During the Great Depression, San Francisco successfully survived the worldwide recession.
On average, California experiences over 100,000 earthquakes a year.
California was initially named “the Grizzly Bear State”, but the human population increased in California.
Innovations were created here, including wetsuits, skateboards, Barbie dolls, Apple products, Frisbee, and even the Internet.
In the summer months, the Sierra Nevada surprises and delights visitors with its magnificent “watermelon snow.”
Many people love to crack open these vanilla-flavoured treats after enjoying a Chinese meal.
Get ready to steam your worries away in California—Sonoma County boasts the world's largest geothermal field.
Nine national parks to explore, California is home to the most national parks in the country.
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