USA History
California
The following information is provided by:
Carpenter, Allen and Provorse, Carl. "The World Almanac Of The U.S.A." World Almanac Books, New Jersey. (C)1996.
Became State: September 9, 1850
Capital: Sacramento
Known as: Golden State
Motto: Eureka - I found it
Bird: California valley quail
Fish: California golden trout
Flower: Golden poppy
Stone: Serpentine
Song: "I Love You, California"
Tree: California redwood
Area: 158,869 Square miles
Number of Counties: 58
Highest point: 14,494 feet (Mount Whitney)
Lowest point: -282 feet (Death Valley)