Official name: State of California (CA)

Capital of California: Sacramento

Largest city: Los Angeles

Other big cities: Anaheim, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Oakland, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, Orange, Santa Ana, Santa Monica, Fresno, Beverly Hills, Sunnyvale, Riverside, Stockton, Fremont, San Bernardino, Glendale, Pasadena, Berkeley.

State nicknames: the golden state, the land of the sky, the state of the Sierra, the vine state.

State motto: Eureka

State Formation Date: 1850 (31st in order)

The name "California" comes from the name of the province of Las Californias of the Viceroyalty of New Spain, a Spanish colony in North America, part of which is the modern US state of California (as well as the states of Nevada, Arizona, Utah and Wyoming). And the name of the province Las Californias comes from a chivalric romance that was published in 1510.
It told about a paradise island located near India, where the beautiful Queen Califia ruled the country of beautiful black Amazons with a lot of pearls and gold. The people of Cortes in 1535 thought they had found this island because pearls had been found there. Later it turned out that the island was actually a peninsula.
There is also a version about the origin of the name of the state of California from the Catalan (one of the languages ​​of Spain) words (hot) and (furnace), that is, "a place where it is hot, like in an oven."
The state of California is located in the Western United States and belongs to the Pacific States of the United States. The territory of the state is 423,970 km 2, California ranks third in area among the US states (after Alaska and Texas). California borders Oregon to the north, Nevada to the east, Arizona to the southeast, Mexico to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west.
The natural conditions of California are extremely diverse, there are high mountains and vast valleys, dense forests and desert salt marshes, turbulent rivers and dry lakes. Most of the state has a Mediterranean climate, with rainy winters and dry summers.
California is considered the richest state in the US, which is why it is also called the Golden State. California is like a separate country, sunny, warm, a little fabulous. Feelings of another world - the world of cinema. The streets, houses, and the atmosphere itself are reminiscent of films that were reviewed many times in childhood.

State population

California ranks first in terms of the number of inhabitants among the states of the United States, more than 37,250,000 people live here. If California were a separate state, it would rank thirty-fourth in the world in terms of population. More than 9,800,000 people live in Los Angeles County alone, the most populous of all US counties (there are forty-two states with smaller populations in the US).

The racial makeup of California

• Whites - 57.6%
• Asians - 13%
• Blacks (African Americans) - 6.2%
• Native Americans (Indians or Eskimos of Alaska) - about 1%
• Native Hawaiian or Oceanian 0.4%
• Other races - 17%
• Two or more races - 4.9%
• Hispanic or Latino (any race) - 37.6%

The ethnic composition of California is extremely diverse, and although the population of the state is dominated by immigrants from Latin America (the Mexican community of Los Angeles is the largest in the United States) and northern European countries (as well as the general population of the United States), you can meet people of many other nationalities. More than a million descendants of immigrants from the Iberian Peninsula (Spanish and Portuguese), about six hundred thousand Armenians, more than half a million Iranians, many Arabs, Russians, Chinese, Japanese, Filipinos, Greeks, Koreans, immigrants from the Balkans and Scandinavian countries live in California.

The largest ethnic (national) groups in the population of the state of California

• Mexicans - about 25%
• Germans - about 9%
• Irish - about 8%
• English - about 7.5%

California state history

Before the advent of Europeans, more than seventy American Indian peoples lived in the territory of the modern state of California - the Modoc, Mojave, Oloni, Pomo, Chumash and many others. The Indians of California were mainly engaged in gathering, hunting and fishing, only a few tribes living in the Colorado River region were engaged in agriculture.

In the XVIII century, by the beginning of the European colonization of the region, about three hundred thousand Indians lived in California. The first Europeans to explore these shores were Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo in 1542 and Sir Francis Drake in 1579. Until the 1730s, California was considered an island.

Beginning in the late 1700s, Spanish missionaries built small settlements on vast tracts of land in the empty land north of Baja California. After the independence of Mexico, the entire chain of such settlements (missions) was declared the property of the Mexican government and they were abandoned.

In the second half of the 18th and early 19th centuries, America was actively explored by Russian pioneers and merchants. In 1799, the Russian-American Company was created for the development of Alaska, in 1806, one of its founders, Nikolai Rezanov, organized an expedition to California on the ships Yunona and Avos.

Rezanov's goal was to reach agreements with the Spaniards on the supply of food to Russian settlements in Alaska. The Spaniards at that time were allies of Napoleon, and Rezanov's mission could have ended in failure if a romantic relationship had not arisen between the Russian diplomat and the daughter of the commandant of the Spanish fortress in San Francisco, Concepción (Conchita) Arguello. Nikolai and Conchita became engaged, and "Juno" and "Avos" went to Alaska, loaded with food.

Nikolai Rezanov died a year later, having failed to carry out his plans for the colonization of America. The love story of Rezanov and Conchita Arguello served as the basis for the creation of the ballad of the American writer Francis Bret Hart "Concepción de Argüello", Andrei Voznesensky's poem "Avos" and other literary and musical works.

Already in the twenties and thirties of the XIX century, Americans began to explore the territory of California. At first, these were mainly hunters and fur traders, including such famous pioneers of the US West as Joseph Walker, Jedediah Smith, Kit Carson and others. In May 1846, war broke out between the United States of America and Mexico.

On June 14 of the same year, several American settlers in the Californian city of Sonoma, who did not know about the outbreak of hostilities, captured the Mexican military garrison, arrested the commandant and announced the creation of a new state, independent of Mexico, the Republic of California.

On January 24, 1848, James Marshall, who was building a sawmill for John Sutter on the American River ("American River") in Coloma, California, discovered nuggets. After the discovery of gold, the so-called "Gold Rush" began. California's population is growing exponentially.

At the same time, the Republic of California is proclaimed, which quickly ended after US Navy Commander Sloat landed in the San Francisco Bay and declared the territory to be US territory. In 1850, California was admitted to the Union of States.

Landmarks in California

The Sierra Nevada stretches in eastern California. This is where the most high point among the contiguous states of the United States, Mount Whitney.

In the Sierra Nevada mountains, in the Yosemite Valley, is the world famous and attracting many tourists national park Yosemite. Here, in Sequoia National Park and Kings Canyon National Park, you can see the largest trees on Earth - giant sequoias.

Modoc National Forest, California

At an altitude of about 1,900 meters above sea level in the Sierra Nevada mountains, on the border between California and Nevada, is another of California's most famous tourist attractions - Lake Tahoe. This is the largest mountain lake in the United States.

Redwood National Park (redwood)

The southeast of California is occupied by the Mojave Desert. In the northeast of the Mojave is the Death Valley National Park, the largest in area in the continental United States. Here is a unique natural object, dry lake Racetrack Playa. It is known for its "sailing stones" that move across the surface without human (or animal) assistance, leaving clearly visible footprints. It is believed that the stones are moved by the strongest (up to 150 km / h) winter winds, but no one has yet been able to photograph this phenomenon.

In Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, California

The prestigious city of Los Angeles, built up with luxurious houses, with alleys lined with palm trees, has long become a true symbol of the "American dream"

Hollywood is an area of ​​Los Angeles, California located northwest of downtown. Hollywood is traditionally associated with the American film industry, as the area is home to many film studios and is home to many famous film actors. But we should not forget that Hollywood is primarily a district in which life is in full swing.

The famous Walk of Fame is lined with over 2,000 polished marble slabs, each marked with a star and a name. Here you can "meet" the stars of cinema, radio, television, music, since 1960. Earning the status of a star worthy of your own plate on the Walk of Fame is not so easy. To do this, the candidate must be nominated for the appropriate title. His candidacy must be approved by the Chamber of Commerce, in addition, the installation of each slab in the Alley costs $ 7,500.

The legendary amusement park, the kingdom of Disney characters is located in the town of Anaheim. Today, the original Disneyland Park, created in 1955, is only part of a complex that includes the Disney California Adventure Park, Downtown Disney, and three large hotels.

The George C. Page Museum, featuring over a million ancient fossils found in the swamps near La Brea

The area of ​​Universal Studios Hollywood, the largest film and television studio in the world, together with the adjacent park, is 168 hectares.


The state capital of California is Sacramento.

In 1854, Sacramento paid the state government $1 million to become the state capital. A notable part of the capital - Old city. The pavement, old houses, currently occupied by shops and restaurants, have been preserved here. For a moderate fee, you can ride a horse-drawn cart.

Sacramento is the capital of California, with over a million people living in the metropolitan area. One of the main attractions of the city is the Capitol.

Curious facts

• This state is home to the famous Hollywood Studios and the headquarters of the largest corporations Google and Yahoo, which lie in Silicon Valley.
• Thanks to the sunny climate and the discovery of gold deposits, California has long been called the "Golden State".
• California, covering an area of ​​411,000 square kilometers, is the third largest US state.
• California is the most densely populated state in the United States and therefore ranks first in terms of population.
• The flag and coat of arms of California feature a bear.
• San Francisco is featured in over 380 Hollywood films.
• The four largest cities in California are Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose and San Francisco.
• The state of California is divided into 58 counties. It unites 480 cities and towns.
• In 1910, the first film was shot in Hollywood. At the same time, California authorities banned herds of more than 200 cattle from the city streets.
• The California Central Plain, which is located in the center of the state, is its agricultural center, where one third of the country's production is produced.
• Sequoia National Park, located in California, is home to the famous giant sequoia trees, which are considered the tallest trees on the planet.
• The White Mountains, rising in east central California, are considered to be the home of the oldest trees in the world.
• With over 400,000 students, the California Public University System is the largest university system in the United States of America.
• The territory of California is prone to earthquakes due to the presence of a large number of geological faults.
• California has tsunamis, droughts, floods, fires, landslides, Santa Ana winds, and there are also several dormant volcanoes.
• California is home to the highest and lowest points in the United States of America: the highest point is Mount Whitney at 4,421 meters above sea level, and the lowest is Death Valley at 85 meters. below sea level.
• Alcatraz Island, located in the center of California's San Francisco Bay, is a popular historical place. It was previously a military fortification, and for some time also a military and federal prison.
• California is home to the Golden Gate Bridge, a suspension bridge across the Golden Gate Strait that connects San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean.
• Anaheim, located in Orange County, California, is home to one of the Disneyland theme parks, which becomes a major attraction during the holiday season.

Ridiculous and Ridiculous California Laws

• It is illegal to stop a child jumping over puddles.
• People are guaranteed sunlight.
• Animals are prohibited from mating within 1,500 feet of a coffee shop, school, or place of worship.
• Women cannot drive in home clothes.
• No car without a driver can travel faster than 60 miles per hour.
• It is illegal to own a ferret or a hamster.
• The peacock has the right of way across the road, even the highway.
• You can not leave the car on the street at night without special permission.
• It is forbidden to ride a bicycle in the swimming pool.
• The city council's ordinance states: "No dog should be in a public place without the owner on a leash."
• You are not allowed to wear cowboy boots unless you own at least 2 cows.
• It is illegal to spit (only allowed on the baseball field).
• Women are not allowed to wear high heels within city limits.
• The explosion of a nuclear charge within the city limits is punishable by a fine of $500.
• It is illegal to wash your car on the street.
• It is illegal to drive more than 2,000 sheep through Hollywood Boulevard.
• You cannot spit on the ground if another person is within 5 feet of the spit.
• It is illegal to own or raise roosters. This is considered a breach of public order.
• The car is the only item that can be found in the garage.
• It is forbidden to swear on the mini-golf course.
• A husband has no right to beat his wife without her consent with a belt wider than 2 feet.
• You cannot bathe two children in the same tub at the same time.
• You can not try to kill midges at street lamps.
• You can't cry while being a witness in court.
• You can't lick toads (toads produce a poisonous substance that some have licked to achieve an effect similar to the effects of heroin use).
• Dogs are not allowed to mate within 500 yards of the church.
• Roosters can't crow in the city.
• For harassing butterflies, you can be fined $500.
• The secretary is not allowed to be in the room alone with the boss.
• You can not ride a motorcycle around the city. This is possible only if a person with a lamp walks in front of the motorcycle.
• You can't shoot rabbits from the back seat of a car.
• If you do not remove the New Year's illumination from the house after March, you can be fined $250.
• Elephants are not allowed to be led unleashed down the main street.
• Do not wipe the car with old underwear.
• A person who falls under the definition of "freak" cannot walk the streets.
• It is forbidden to have oral sex.
• It is forbidden to have more than two cats or dogs.

Disneyland Park 1313 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92802-2398
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Remember the song about California and about Heaven on Earth? Is it really true? Well, consider, and what it can offer tourists.

First of all, it is worth noting that this is truly a blessed place where the heart is filled with freedom and joy when you drive along the Pacific coast on a perfectly smooth and even highway. Sweeping along the course, majestic mountain scenery and beautiful coastlines allow you to experience and feel the beauty and luxury of the US West Coast. But where is the best place to stop to see the most interesting sights California.
We offer seven of the most interesting and significant California features.

Top attractions in California

Hearst Castle

Located in San Simeon, California, Hearst Castle is a historic landmark that gives posterity a taste of early 20th century West Coast culture and art. Built for the Hearst family in 1919, the castle was designed for more than just a beautiful piece of architecture. This is a magnificent complex that includes art galleries, lush gardens and the superb Neptune Pool. It's worth looking at it even because of such a pool.

ANO Nuevo State Park

The ANO Nuevo Nature Park is also known as the home of the northern elephant seal. This is another of the top California attractions. During the breeding season (December to March), dozens of elephants can be seen scattered along the coastline at the Ano Nuevo American Wildlife Refuge. Moreover, it is possible to observe not only calmly resting animals, but also scenes from their lives: the battle of males for a dominant position or for the right to possess a female, or the birth of cubs on sand dunes.

Boardwalk amusement park in Santa Cruz

The amusement park in Santa Cruz is also considered a California attraction. This is the perfect time to spend beach holidays. Stretched along the coast of Monterey Bay, the Boardwalk is famous for the Giant Bear slide. This slide is one of the most famous wooden rides in the world. The She-Bear and the centennial Looff Carousel, with its colorful galloping ponies spinning in circles, have been officially declared historical monuments.
Near the Boardwalk Park there is a clean and well-maintained beach, which is great not only for swimming, but also for playing beach volleyball. This beach can also be counted among the sights of California.

Landmarks of California. Paso Robles wine region.

Breathtaking landscapes with numerous vineyards and lush, green countryside will enchant anyone lucky enough to visit the cozy town of Paso Robles. A tour around the city will not only allow you to enjoy its invigorating wine culture, but also experience world-class gastronomic pleasures in first-class restaurants.

A piece of Denmark

Visit the town of Solvang. This quirky Danish-themed city is sure to make every guest smile. Slovang, located in Santa Ynez, in the valley of Santa Barbara County, was founded by Danish immigrants who embodied their culture, architecture and traditions in it. Simple, but very touching and sweet.

Pfeiffer State Park in Big Sur

Pfeiffer Park will delight everyone who loves to admire the beauties of nature. Here you will find everything: amazing waterfalls, groves, open meadows and breathtaking flatland beauty of wildlife.

The Seventh Landmark of California

The grand finale of an amazing trip can be a drive or a walk along the famous Golden Gate Bridge. This grandiose structure, also known by its other name, "the bridge that was not going to", is one of the seven wonders of the modern world and the most famous landmark in San Francisco. An evening walk along the sidewalks of the bridge with magnificent views of the city along the coast is the best way to end a grueling but fascinating journey through the Earthly Paradise, California.

What are your favorite sights in California?

(in the southeast), as well as with the Mexican state (in the south). California is the 31st state of the United States and was formed on September 9, 1850. Prior to this, California different time was under the control and

California is the most populous US state and the third largest (after and). Capital - , largest city - . Other major cities:,. The state is known for its diverse climate and diverse population. California ranks first among US states in terms of gross domestic product. The most important branches of the state economy are agriculture, aerospace industry, oil production and refining, show business, and information technology.

Story

Before the arrival of Europeans, the Indian population of California was extremely diverse both in language (about 70 different peoples, many of which were separate language groups or even families) and in lifestyle - from fishermen to nomads. Known are the Californian tribes of Chumash, Salinan (Salin), Maidu, Utians (Mivoki, Oloni), Modoki, Mojave, Pomo, Shasta, Tongva, Wintu, Esselens, Yokuts, Washo, Yana, Chimariko, Karuk, Hupa, Cahuilla.

The first Europeans to explore these shores were Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo in 1542 and Sir Francis Drake in 1579. Until the 1730s, California was considered an island.

In the middle of the 18th - at the beginning of the 19th centuries, Russians began to penetrate into California. After the second voyage of Vitus Bering (1734-1743), the Russians established trading bases along the entire northwestern coast of America.

Beginning in the late 18th century, Spanish missionaries built small settlements on vast tracts of land in the empty lands north of Baja California. California Baja). After the independence of Mexico, the entire chain of such settlements (missions) was declared the property of the Mexican government, and they were abandoned.

As a result of two expeditions of Lieutenant Ivan Kuskov (1808-1809 and 1811), an employee of the Russian-American Company, a place was chosen for the founding of the settlement of Fort Ross, which functioned from 1812 to 1841, being the southernmost outpost of the Russian Empire in the North American lands it occupied, then called Russian America. This settlement was located on the coast north of Bodega Bay and was sold to Swiss-born US citizen John Sutter in 1841. A place of honor among the pioneers of the study and development of North America, up to Central California, rightfully belongs to Shelikhov, Baranov and other Russian researchers.

The northwestern lands of the Spanish Empire in North America were called the Californias. After the independence of the Spanish colonies, California became part of the Mexican Empire, then the Mexican Republic. After the Mexican-American War of 1847, the region was divided between Mexico and the United States. The Republic of California was proclaimed in 1848, but quickly came to an end after US Navy Commodore Sloat landed in San Francisco Bay and claimed the area as US territory. The American part, Upper California, became the 31st state of the United States in 1850.

After the discovery of gold in 1848, the so-called "Gold Rush" began here. During this time, the population of California grew exponentially.

During the American Civil War, California officially supported the North. But the population was divided in their preferences, and units of Californian volunteers fought on both sides.

The completion of the first transcontinental railroad in the 1870s led to an explosive population growth. The settlers liked the climate, perfect for living and farming. By 1950, California had become the most populous state in the United States, which it is to this day.

origin of name

It is believed that the name California (this toponym refers to the whole region, which also includes the modern American states of Nevada, Utah and Arizona, the California Peninsula, including the Mexican states of Northern and Southern Baja California, and the Mexican state of Sonora) comes from the legendary island inhabited by black Amazons, led by Queen Califia. The island is described in the chivalric novel "The Acts of Esplandian" (Spanish. Las sergas de Esplandian) by the Spanish author Garci Rodriguez de Montalvo. The work is a continuation of the famous medieval novel "Amadis of Gali" (Spanish. Amadis of Gaul), which was handled by Rodriguez de Montalvo earlier. On an island called California, black female warriors live in the novel; none of them are male. All their weapons are made of gold, since this is the only metal that is found on the island, it is found there in huge quantities. Griffins and other fantastical creatures also live in California from Rodriguez de Montalvo's novel.

According to another version, the name comes from the Latin phrase calida fornax (hot oven), with which the Spanish colonists characterized the hot climate of the region.

In Dixon's textbook, in the section "The Origin of the Names of the States," an option is given: "Spanish explorers who came to these places found the climate so hot that they gave it the name "heat of furnaces" (Spanish. calor de hornos, English heat of ovens)».

Geography

California stretches along the Pacific coast between 32 and 42 degrees north latitude and 114 and 124 west longitudes. It borders Oregon to the north, Nevada and Arizona to the east; the state's southern border is also part of the state border with Mexico. On the Mexican side it adjoins the state of Baja California Northern. The length of California from north to south is about 1,240 km, and the width from west to east is about 400 km.

California is the largest Pacific state. It is also the third largest US state (423,970 km²), second only to Alaska and Texas and ahead of Montana.

Geology

California is a seismically dangerous zone, many geological faults pass through the state, the most famous of which is the San Andreas. There are also several volcanoes in California, including the dormant volcano Lassen Peak, which erupted in 1914 and 1921.

Hydrography

The two largest California rivers are the Sacramento and the San Joaquin. Both of them flow through the Central Plain and empty into the San Francisco Bay, and their length is 719 and 530 kilometers, respectively. Other major rivers state - Klamath in the north (also flows into the Pacific Ocean) and Colorado, part of which forms the natural border between California and Arizona.

Flora and fauna

Most of California is occupied by the California floristic province, which is characterized by high endemicity (species - 48%, generic - 7.5%). Typical plant communities are chaparral and sparse oak plantations, and in the mountains, depending on the height, broad-leaved, mixed and coniferous forests, up to alpine communities. Characteristic endemics: Sequoia sempervirens, Sequoiadendron giganteum, Umbellularia californica, Lithocarpus densiflora, Fremontodendron californicum, Paeonia californica, Crossosoma californicum, Carpenteria californica, Lyonothamnus floribundus, Cercis occidentalis, Pickeringia montana, Staphylea bolanderi, Aesculus californica. The flora of the Californian deserts belongs to the Sonoran province. It is also characterized by species endemism ( Carnegiea, Washingtonia), and in the south (in the Sonoran Desert) neotropical elements are noticeable.

There are eight national parks in the state.

Political structure

California is governed as a republic. It has three branches of government - executive, legislative and judicial.

The executive branch is the governor of the state and other elected officials. The current governor of California is Jerry Brown.

Legislative power is exercised by the Senate (40 senators) and the Assembly (80 deputies). California's main law is the California Constitution, one of the longest legislative documents in the world. Its volume is more than 110 pages.

The chief representative of the law in the state is the Attorney General. Judicial power is exercised by the Supreme Court of California.

The state capital is Sacramento. Previously, the capital was Monterey (1775-1849), San Jose (1849-1851), Vallejo (1852-1853), Benisha (1853-1854) and San Francisco (1862). Sacramento became the permanent capital in 1854. In 1862, the capital's functions were moved to San Francisco for four months due to severe flooding.

California has two representatives in the US Senate and 53 in the House of Representatives.

In terms of party orientation, the state is democratic, this trend is becoming more pronounced. Reagan was the last Republican to win the presidential election. 58% of Californians in the 2012 US presidential election preferred to see Obama in this post. The clear leader in the state at the moment is Hillary Clinton.

Attractions

• Hollywood
• Blythe figures
• Methuselah (tree)
• Fort Ross Museum Preserve.
• Yosemite National Park
• Rancho La Brea
• hurst castle
• Silicon Valley

Like other states in the US, California has a lot of railway museums, including museums with full-scale exhibits, operating locomotives and trains. Among such museums: Lomita, Golden Gate.

California has a lot of different and interesting sights and just interesting places. Going on a trip, we always have a plan: where we will visit, what we will try, etc. If you decide to visit southern California, then this article will help you decide on the places where to visit, feeling the whole spirit of this place.

The first place to travel in Southern California is Paradise Bay, Malibu

This is a small bay located north of Malibu off Highway 1. Here is the beautiful Brits beach, Paradise Cove. The idyllic picture is emphasized by a retro Hawaiian bar located right on the beach, where you can try various cocktails and admire beautiful cottages. Here you can observe a lot of living creatures, such as pelicans that fish. TV series were also filmed here several times, and the film American Pie 2.

The next place to visit is El Matador Beach, Malibu.

This is the most beautiful beach in Malibu, which is impossible to be disappointed. Getting out of the car we find ourselves in a dirty parking lot, but then we move to an amazing beach. There are several sea caves, large boulders, as well as deep open coves, where many reefs and algae live. This place is often used for photo shoots. Not surprisingly, most of California's attractions are beaches.

Having visited the most beautiful beaches, you should definitely visit the Griffith Observatory, and be sure to do it at sunset, it is located in Los Angeles.

This is the place where you can watch the sun leave Los Angeles, this is a magnificent sight that should not be missed when visiting these parts. Few tourists come here, this is a place for local residents, they have picnics here, watching the sunset.

The next attraction is the Market in Los Angeles.

This place reflects true Los Angeles style as one of the friendliest places in the city. Filled with wooden stalls and restaurants, it's a place to see people of all ages, teenagers and retirees alike, and dates back as far as the 1930s as a Los Angeles tradition.

Next stop Los Feliz, Los Angeles

This is the place where you can have drinks, relax and feel like a local.

Dana Point, Orange County.

Departing down to the California coast in San Diego, we stopped at Dana Point, a peaceful coastal community and thriving harbor. Described as: "the only romantic spot on the coast." harbor life.