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California Quick Facts

Statehood:	September 9, 1850 (31st)
State Capital:	Sacramento
Land Area:	155,973 sq. mi.; 3rd largest
Nickname:	The Golden State
Motto:	Eureka (I have found it)
State Flower:	Golden Poppy (eschscholtzia californica)
State Tree:	California redwood
State Bird:	California Valley Quail
State Song:	I Love You, California
Largest Cities:	Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Long Beach
Border States:	Arizona, Nevada, Oregon

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