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California
A state located in the southwest of the United States. It ranks third in terms of total land area and first in terms of population, mainly due to the Gold Rush.
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Why is calfornia called California?
It was named by the Spanish after a legendary island, one ruled by black Amazons and their queen Calafia. It was the subject of a 1510 book The Exploits of Esplandian, by Spanish author Garci Rodríguez de Montalvo.
The name was first applied to Baja California in 1533 by Diego de Becerra, one of the conquistadors under Hernán Cortés. Because of the long narrow gulf, Baja was believed to be an island. Later, the name was applied to all Mexican territory in what is now the US Southwest.
Where is the Santa Ynez Valley Historical Society in Santa Ynez California located?
The address of the Santa Ynez Valley Natural History Society is: Po Box 794, Los Olivos, CA 93441-9344
The address of the Oran Z'S Pan African Black Facts And Wax Museum is: 3742 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90008
What important things have happened in California?
The discovery of gold in 1848 at Sutters Fort is just outside of Sacramento. Also, in 1975, Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme, a Manson chick, took a pot shot at then-President Gerald Ford in Sacramento. Also, your humble Professor went to college there. As did Tom Hanks. Taught him everything I know about acting and then sent him on his way.
Is Florida better than Michigan?
no way. all states are equal according to the name "united states of america." not in any way is one man better than the other as well as one state better than the other. this kind of a question starts wars. remember, we are all connected and everybody is equal. No state is better than the other.
What is the phone number of the Sonoma State Historic Park in Sonoma California?
The address of the Sonoma State Historic Park is: 363 3Rd St W, Sonoma, CA 95476
Where is the Uss San Francisco in San Francisco California located?
The address of the Uss San Francisco is: Po Box 318063, San Francisco, CA 94131-8063
What is the phone number of the Palo Alto History Museum in Palo Alto California?
The phone number of the Palo Alto History Museum is: 650-322-3089.
Is Pismo Beach in Northern or Southern California?
Pismo Beach is a stretch of coastline located on the western coast of America. Specifically, it is located in San Luis Obispo County and was once known for its clams until the population was over harvested.
What is the web address of the Silverado Museum in Saint Helena California?
The address of the Silverado Museum is: 1490 Library Ln, Saint Helena, CA 94574
What was California minimum wage in 1991?
$8.00 an hour. This has not changed from 2008 - 2013.
Different districts such as San Francisco were free to set higher minimum wages.
How many mph is considered reckless driving in state of California?
V C Section 23103 Reckless Driving
Reckless Driving
23103. (a) A person who drives a vehicle upon a highway in willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property is guilty of reckless driving.
(b) A person who drives a vehicle in an offstreet parking facility, as defined in subdivision (c) of Section 12500, in willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property is guilty of reckless driving.
(c) Except as otherwise provided in Section 40008, persons convicted of the offense of reckless driving shall be punished by imprisonment in a county jail for not less than five days nor more than 90 days or by a fine of not less than one hundred forty-five dollars ($145) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by both that fine and imprisonment, except as provided in Section 23104 or 23105.
Does the state of California recognize civil unions legally performed in Illinois?
Yes, according to NRS 122A.500. However, in order for the out-of-state civil union to be recognized, the couple must register as domestic partners in Nevada and pay the applicable fee.NRS 122A.500 Recognition of similar legal unions of persons from other jurisdictions as domestic partnerships in Nevada; registration required for recognition. A legal union of two persons, other than a marriage as recognized by the Nevada Constitution, that was validly formed in another jurisdiction, and that is substantially equivalent to a domestic partnership as defined in this chapter, must be recognized as a valid domestic partnership in this State regardless of whether the union bears the name of a domestic partnership. For a legal union that was validly formed in another jurisdiction to be recognized as a valid domestic partnership in this State, the parties desiring such recognition must comply with the provisions of paragraph (b) of subsection 1 of NRS 122A.100.
How many miles from Bakersfield California to Orlando Florida?
The distance between the above places is 240 miles. This distance is point to point straight distance as seen on the map. The actual distance covered by a flight may vary according to the flight path chosen. Also this is not the airport to airport distance.
How many incorporated cities are there in California?
Is California a city in a US state?
Short answer: It's both.
Long answer:
The term State is actually a synonym of government. That means that California has its own government in charge of law and order within its borders. Think back at the term State as referred to the "City States" we used to find in Europe like Monaco, Vatican, and San Marino. These are States of their own, but modernly we now call them countries. So, it would not be completely inaccurate to say that California and all of the other States in the Union, are countries bound to each other by a contract. This contract is known as the U.S. Constitution. This contract was created when the States gave SOME of their power to the Federal government. That government is not a State however in the traditional sense. It's a Super-State, made up from all of the other States (50 of them) combined. That's why we're really a nation. This structure of government is called Federalism. Countries that are not Federations are typically called States. So, France is a State, Greece is a State, Italy is a State. Canada for example is not. It's a Federation, as is Russia, and Australia, like the U.S.A.
California was admitted to the United States of America on September 9th 1850, as the 31st State. California is the most populous State with 38 million and the 3rd largest state by landmass (behind Alaska and Texas).
The land that was to become California was ceded to the U.S. following the Mexican-American war in 1848.
How many miles is it from California to Africa?
The distance between the above places is 9898 miles. This distance is point to point straight distance as seen on the map. The actual distance covered by a flight may vary according to the flight path chosen. Also this is not the airport to airport distance.
