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California's capital, Sacramento, is located in the Central Valley . Prior to European colonization, California was one of the most culturally and linguistically diverse areas in pre-Columbian North America. European exploration in the 16th and 17th centuries led to the colonization by the Spanish Empire.
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California, officially the State of California, is a state in the western part of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. It is the third biggest US state by area (after Alaska and Texas) with 163,696 square mi (423,970 km 2 ). It has more people than any other state with over 39 million people as of 2020.
History of California. The history of California can be divided into the Native American period (about 10,000 years ago until 1542), the European exploration period (1542–1769), the Spanish colonial period (1769–1821), the Mexican period (1821–1848), and United States statehood (September 9, 1850–present).
The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. Last Updated: May 29, 2024 • Article History. flag of California. Seal of California. The state bird is the California valley quail. The golden poppy is the state flower of California. Capital: Sacramento. Population: (2020) 39,538,223; (2023 est.) 38,965,193. Governor: Gavin Newsom (Democrat)
