California http://www.ca.gov/
Today we take a trip out west to California! I've had the chance to visit this beautiful state a few times on trips to visit family! Los Angeles is a very BUSY city, with LOTS of people! There were many fun things to see and do while there, and who can pass up a chance to dip your toes in the Pacific?!
I also spent a few days up in the mountains when we attended my cousin's wedding, and what a difference that was! Beautiful place to explore with amazing views!
State Facts-
Capital-
Sacramento
Population
(as of 2015)- 39,144,818
State
nickname- The Golden State
Top 5 Cities-
Fun things to do-
Fun Facts-
In 1940, Richard and Maurice McDonald opened the very first
McDonald’s restaurant in San Bernardino.
Playing “home” to 9 of the 59 national parks, California has
more national parks than any other state in the USA.
Fresno is the Raisin capital of the world.
California is also home to the highest peak in the lower 48.
Mount Whitney stands 14,505 feet high
San Bernardino County is the largest count in the US,
totaling 20,105 sq miles.
California is the only state to host both the Summer and
Winter Olympics
California was the first state to legalize medicinal
marijuana, in 1996.
Climate
Due to the large size of the State, the climate here ranges
from Subarctic to Subtropical depending on where you are within the state. The Northern part of the state receives more
rainfall than the Southern regions. Climate is greatly influenced by both the
California Current, offshore, as well as the Mountain ranges.
Death Valley is located in California, and recorded the
highest temperature in the world in 1913 reaching 134 degrees F.
If you are looking for a mild summer climate, the coastlines
near San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco are considered the coolest of all
major metropolitan areas in the US, however if you go inland even just a few
miles, the temperatures can increase significantly.
Source sites –
No comments:
Post a Comment