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California
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The famous Golden Gate Bridge stretches a total of 1.7 miles to connect the city of San Francisco with Marin County.
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California is home to the largest known tree in the world (by volume). Scientists estimate this giant sequoia—nicknamed General Sherman—to be 2,200 years old!
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On the Hollywood Walk of Fame, stars on the sidewalk show the names of famous movie stars. Each new star costs $50,000 to install!
At the San Diego Zoo, visitors can walk through a 3,800-square-foot hummingbird habitat. These tiny birds can beat their wings up to 200 times per second.
Entered Union: Sept. 9, 1850
Area (in square miles): 155,779
Population: 39,368,078
Capital City: Sacramento
Region: West Coast
State Animal: California Grizzly Bear