California

California is a state located on the west coast of the United States. It is the most populous state in the U.S., as well as physically the most diverse, with the highest and the lowest points in the lower 48 states located within 150 miles of each other. If California were an independent nation, it would have the fifth largest economy in the world (see economy of California). The state's official nickname is "The Golden State" in reference to California's 1849 Gold Rush. {{ref|origin_of_nickname}} California's U.S. postal abbreviation is CA, and its Associated Press abbreviation is Calif.

See also

• List of California state highways
• César Chávez - César Chávez Day is a holiday, March 31.
• A linguistic introduction to California English
• Cuisine of California
• List of California counties
• List of California politicians
• List of California state prisons
• List of California-related topics
• List of cities in California
• List of cities in California (by population)
• List of professional sports teams in California
• Lists of school districts in California by county
• Origin of the name California
• Protected areas of California
• USS California