Population: 36,457,549
Area: 155,959,34 square miles
Capital City: Sacramento
Nationalities: California is home to one of the most heterogeneous groups of people around the globe. Although most of the people living in California today come from other states,
Hispanic or Latino 10,966,556 (32.4%)
Mexican-Americans 8,455,926
Puerto Ricans 140, 570
Cubans 72,286
Asian population 3,697,513 (10.9%)
Pacific Islanders (including more native Hawaiians than in any state except Hawaii). 116,961
Chinese 980,642, (2.9% )
Japanese 288,854
Filipino 918,678, (2.7%)
Koreans 345,882
Vietnamese 447,032
Asian Indians 314,819
Laotians 55,456,
native Hawaiians 20,571
Samoans 37,498,
Guamanians 20,918.
American Indians and Alaska natives 333,346
Black Americans 2,263,882 (7%)
Location: California is located at the South western tip of the United States. It is bordered to the west by the Pacific ocean, on the North by Oregon; on the East by Nevada; on the South East by Arizona (separated by the Colorado River); and on the South by the Mexican state of Baja California Norte.
Latitude: 38º 34' N,, Longitude: 121º 29' W
Elevation: 41 mountains in California exceed 10,000 ft (3,050 m). Mt. Whitney is the highest mountain in the state, followed by Mt. Williamson, in the Sierra Nevada, at 14,375 ft (4,382 m) and Mt. Shasta (14,162 ft/4,317 m).
History: Although Spanish occupation of California began in 1769, it has been proven that prehistoric native populations inhabited the area for at least 10,000 years. Thy were divided into about 100 known tribal groups and made up one of the most densely populated areas of the prehistoric west coast. As hunters and farmers living in sedentary communities, these were relatively peaceful people until the Spanish occupation.
The first Spanish expedition to this land was sent out by Hernán Cortés, to be carried out by Fortún Jimenez, who reached Baja California without major return to the conqueror who later abandoned the project. On September 28 1542, Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo while looking for the mythical straight of Anian, landed in the San Diego Bay, becoming the first Spaniard to settle in Alta California.
Climatic Features: California has a varied climate with two predominating seasons. Summer days are dry and long, and its evenings are cool, while winter is rainy and mild. The mountain weather is a little different, where snow is a constant from November to April. Little rainfall is a constant through the year in the state of California.
California´s climate is divided into four regions, the central coastal area, where temperature tends to differ very little, with mild summers and winters; The San Francisco- Monterrey area, where temperature difference between summer and winter rarely exceeds 10°F (6°C). San Francisco is also usually covered in Fog and surrounded by heavy winds. The next climatic region is the Central Valley with hot summers and cool winters. The last region is called the Imparial valley and it is characterized by extremely hot and dry summers with temperatures often exceeding 100°F (38°C).
Average annual temperatures for the state range http://weather.noaa.gov/weather/CA_cc_us.html
Average Temperatures: from 47°F (8°C) in the Sierra Nevada to 73°F (23°C) in the Imperial Valley.
The highest temperature recorded in the US registered in Death Valley on 10 July 1913: 134° (57°C),
Death Valley has the hottest average summer temperature in the Western Hemisphere, at 98°F (37°C). California´s lowest temperature was recorded on 20 January 1937 at Boca, near the Nevada border –45°F (–43°C).
Annual Average Precipitation: varies from 2 in (5 cm) in the Imperial Valley to 68 in (173 cm) at Blue Canyon, near Lake Tahoe.
When to Go: Any time of year is an excellent time to visit or move to the state of California. Its heterogenous lifestyles suit all tastes. From tip to bottom this state will provide any traveler with leisure, vanguardism, art, or top technology. Students, entrepeneurs, elders, and anyone just stepping by to visit is welcome and will feel at home in this international state.
Scenic Spots: Some of the most representative spots to visit when traveling in California are:
Disneyland - For plain family fun.
Lake Tahoe — Water sports and skiing
Napa Valley — Whine tasting fantasy
Big Sur — Sight seeing beauty
California National Historic Trail – Gold rush reminder
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail – Spanish inheritance
Old Spanish National Historic Trail – culturally astonishing
Pony Express National Historic Trail – postal service old style
Other tourist choices to visit are:
Sacramento, Bakersfield, Fresno, Los Angeles, Palm Springs, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, Santa Cruz, Channel Islands National Park, Death Valley National Park, Joshua Tree National Park, Lassen Volcanic National Park, Redwood National Park, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, Big Basin Redwoods State Park, Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, Richardson Grove State Park
Related Information: For CA News: http://www.californianews.com/new/index.php/src/news CaliforniaNews.com
PO Box 862321 • Los Angeles • California • 90086-2321 Phone Number: (323) 660 5559
Population Information of California: December 1, 2000
Population (year 2000): 33,871,648; Estimated population in July 2006: 36,457,549
Administrative Division:
California Counties' Websites
Governor: Arnold Schwarzenegger
Useful Telephne Numbers:
Call 9-1-1 when there is a life-threatening emergency, which requires the immediate response of emergency services such as police, fire or paramedic.
The following are the zip codes assigned to the State of California.
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Location:
ID Latitude N Longitude W Location
[NGZ] 37.78 122.32 Alameda NAS,CA
[S11] 41.48 120.53 Alturas,CA
[ACV] 40.98 124.10 Arcata,CA
[BFL] 35.43 119.05 Bakersfield,CA
[BAB] 39.13 121.45 Beale AFB,CA
[BUO] 33.93 116.95 Beaumont,CA
[BYS] 35.28 116.62 Bicycle Lk,CA
[L35] 34.27 116.68 Big Bear Apt,CA
[BIH] 37.60 118.60 Bishop,CA
[BLU] 39.28 120.70 Blue Canyon,CA
[BLH] 33.62 114.72 Blythe,CA
[BUR] 34.20 118.37 Burbank,CA
[NFG] 33.30 117.35 Camp Pendlet,CA
[CZZ] 32.62 116.47 Campo,CA
[CRQ] 33.13 117.28 Carlsbad,CA
[MER] 37.38 120.57 Castle AFB,CA
[CIC] 39.78 121.85 Chico,CA
[NID] 35.68 117.68 China Lake,CA
[CNO] 33.97 117.63 Chino,CA
[CCR] 37.98 122.05 Concord,CA
[CEC] 41.78 124.23 Crescent Cty,CA
[DAG] 34.87 116.78 Daggett,CA
[EDW] 34.90 117.88 Edwards AFB,CA
[NJK] 32.82 115.68 El Centro,CA
[EMT] 34.08 118.03 El Monte,CA
[NZJ] 33.67 117.73 El Toro,CA
[EKA] 41.33 124.28 Eureka,CA
[HGT] 36.00 121.32 Fort Hunter,CA
[OAR] 36.68 121.77 Fort Ord,CA
[FAT] 36.77 119.72 Fresno,CA
[FUL] 33.87 117.97 Fullerton,CA
[VCV] 34.58 117.38 George AFB,CA
[HHR] 33.92 118.33 Hawthorne,CA
[HWD] 37.65 122.12 Hayward,CA
[IPL] 32.83 115.57 Imperial,CA
[NRS] 32.57 117.12 Imperial Bch,CA
[POC] 34.10 117.78 La Verne,CA
[TVL] 38.90 120.00 Lake Tahoe,CA
[WJF] 34.73 118.22 Lancaster,CA
[NLC] 36.33 119.95 Lemoore NAS,CA
[LVK] 37.70 121.82 Livermore,CA
[LGB] 33.82 118.15 Long Beach,CA
[SLI] 33.78 118.05 Los Alamitos,CA
[LAX] 33.93 118.40 Los Angeles,CA
[MMH] 37.63 118.92 Mammoth Lks,CA
[RIV] 33.88 117.27 March AFB,CA
[MYV] 39.10 121.57 Marysville,CA
[MHR] 38.57 121.30 Mather AFB,CA
[MCC] 38.67 121.40 Mcclellan,CA
[MCE] 37.28 120.52 Merced,CA
[NKX] 32.87 117.15 Miramar NAS,CA
[MOD] 37.63 120.95 Modesto,CA
[NUQ] 37.42 122.05 Moffet NAS,CA
[MHV] 35.05 118.15 Mojave,CA
[1O5] 41.73 122.53 Montague,CA
[MRY] 36.58 121.85 Monterey,CA
[MHS] 41.32 122.32 Mount Shasta,CA
[MWS] 34.23 118.07 Mount Wilson,CA
[APC] 38.22 122.28 Napa,CA
[EED] 34.77 114.62 Needles,CA
[NZY] 32.70 117.20 North Is,CA
[SBD] 34.10 117.23 Norton AFB,CA
[OAK] 37.73 122.22 Oakland,CA
[ONT] 34.05 117.62 Ontario Intl,CA
[OXR] 34.20 119.20 Oxnard,CA
[PSP] 33.83 116.50 Palm Springs,CA
[PMD] 35.05 118.13 Palmdale,CA
[PAO] 37.47 122.12 Palo Alto,CA
[PRB] 35.67 120.63 Paso Robles,CA
[53Q] 37.83 122.83 Pillaro Pt,CA
[NTD] 34.12 119.12 Point Mugu,CA
[PAA] 39.58 124.22 Pt Arena,CA
[PGU] 34.95 121.12 Pt Arguello,CA
[87Q] 35.67 121.28 Pt Piedras,CA
[PPD] 36.12 121.47 Pt Piedras,CA
[RBL] 40.15 122.25 Red Bluff,CA
[RDD] 40.50 122.30 Redding,CA
[RAL] 33.95 117.45 Riverside,CA
[SAC] 38.52 121.50 Sacramento,CA
[SMF] 38.70 121.60 Sacramento,CA
[SNS] 36.67 121.60 Salinas,CA
[SQL] 37.52 122.25 San Carlos,CA
[L10] 33.42 117.62 San Clemente,CA
[NUC] 33.02 118.58 San Clemente,CA
[MYF] 32.82 117.13 San Diego,CA
[SAN] 32.73 117.17 San Diego,CA
[SDM] 32.57 116.98 San Diego,CA
[SDM] 32.57 116.98 San Diego,CA
[SEE] 32.82 116.97 San Diego,CA
[51Q] 37.75 122.68 San Francisco,CA
[SFO] 37.62 122.38 San Francisco,CA
[SJC] 37.37 121.92 San Jose,CA
[RHV] 37.33 121.82 San Jose/Rei,CA
[SBP] 35.23 120.65 San Luis Obi,CA
[L98] 33.38 117.58 San Mateo,CA
[N5G] 34.03 120.40 San Miguel,CA
[NSI] 33.25 119.45 San Nic Isl,CA
[SDB] 34.75 118.73 Sandburg,CA
[SNA] 33.67 117.88 Santa Ana,CA
[SBA] 34.43 119.83 Santa Barb,CA
[SMX] 34.90 120.45 Santa Maria,CA
[SMO] 34.02 118.45 Santa Monica,CA
[STS] 38.52 122.82 Santa Rosa,CA
[O87] 40.03 124.07 Shelter Cove,CA
[SIY] 41.78 122.47 Siskiyou,CA
[SCK] 37.90 121.25 Stockton,CA
[4SU] 35.33 117.10 Superior Val,CA
[SVE] 40.63 120.95 Susanville,CA
[TRM] 33.63 116.17 Thermal,CA
[TOA] 33.80 118.33 Torrance,CA
[SUU] 38.27 121.93 Travis AFB,CA
[TRK] 39.32 120.13 Truckee-Tahoe,CA
[NTK] 33.70 117.83 Tustin Mcas,CA
[NXP] 34.28 116.15 Twenty9 Palm,CA
[UKI] 39.13 123.20 Ukiah,CA
[VNY] 34.22 118.48 Van Nuys,CA
[VBG] 35.20 120.95 Vandenberg,CA
[VBG] 35.20 120.95 Vandenberg,CA
[VIS] 36.32 119.40 Visalia,CA
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