The state of California is one of the most advanced states in the United States and California is situated in the United State's western pacific part. California was the 31st state which was admitted into the Union. This state in the United States houses the most number of people in the entire country. According to the population estimation, California is the most populous state in America. The border of California is shared by the states of Oregon, Nevada, Arizona and Baja California in Mexico. The city of Sacramento is then capital city of the state of California. The four biggest cities in the state are San Francisco, San Jose, Los Angeles and San Diego. There are 58 counties in the state and the uniqueness of the state lies in its diverse geography and climate, and also the population who are quite diverse ethnically. By area, the state of California comes third among the largest states in the United State. The diversity in its geography is manifested by the Pacific coast's rocky and sand filled beaches, the rugged Sierra Nevada mountains which remain snowcapped almost all the year, the southeast desert regions, and the northwest forest areas. The Central Valley which is considered to be one of the most productive agricultural region of not only the country but the whole world, lies at the heart of the state of California. Yosemite Valley, reputed for its domes which are carved by glaciers, and Sequoia National Park are housed in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Mount Whitney and Death Valley are also housed in the state. Some of the oldest trees in the world are found in the California White Mountains, and among them a Bristlecone pine is 4,700 years old. The California Gold Rush played a significant role in its economic prosperity and population influx. Moreover, Los Angeles became the hub of the entertainment industry by the first part of the 20th century. Besides its prosperous industry of agriculture, the state also flourished in fields of tourism, aerospace, computer and information technology, and petroleum. It is one of the ten biggest economies in the whole world, ranking at an enviable sixth position. It is one of the Popular Tourist Destinations in North America.
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The diversity of climate is reflected as it changes from Mediterranean to subarctic. Major parts of the state experience Mediterranean climate as the winters are cool and rainy and the summers are quite dry. Rainfall is more in the northern region than the southern region of the state. The primary and major water sources in the state of California are the Sacramento River, the San Joaquin River, the Colorado River and the Klamath River.
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The rolling hills in the state of California are very beautiful and form one of the major geographical features of the state. People residing in California speak different kind of languages, namely, English, Spanish, Chinese, Mandarin, Filipino, Vietnamese, Korean and other languages. English is the official language of the state. The state has very rich resources of petroleum and natural gas. Moreover, the state is perfect for tourism.
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