Name, Social Studies A, March 17, 2014 California Name, Social Studies A, March 17, 2014
California Flag Bear - signifies strength Star - signifies authority Red - signifies courage White - signifies purity
State Stats Nickname: The Golden State Motto: Eureka (I have found it) State Flower: Eschscholzia State Animal: Grizzly Bear State Tree: Sequoiadendron giganteum California was once part of Mexico
Top 3 populated cities Los Angeles San Diego San Jose
Population Urban population: 95% Rural population: 5% Total population: 33,871,648 White:55.5% African American: 6.7% Indian (N.A): 1.0% Asian: 10.9% Islander: 0.3% Hispanic: 32.4% Other: 19.4%
Economy Agricultural Mining Manufacturing Agricultural: almonds,grapes, milk, beef, etc. Mining: oil Manufacturing: electrical equipment
Natural Resources Salt Coal Oil
State Statistics Income per capita: 44,980 High school graduation rate: 78% Reading proficiency in 8th grade: 29% Crime rate: 423
National and state parks Channel Islands National Park Kings Canyon National Park Channel Islands: Has five islands Unique animals, plants Has 12,000 yrs of human history Kings canyon: carved by glaciers You can hike, horseback, or drive along the trail Has largest trees in the world
Tourist Attractions Disneyland Sea World Disneyland: rides Water parks Sea world: animal theme park Outside aquarium Marine mammal park