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Everything You Need To Know About CALIFORNIA!
BY: PARIS HAPPEL & COLIN MCNEAL Business Presentations
October 18, 2012
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Our presentation is about California this picture is a field of flowers in California
What We Will Cover
• Important history/how it was established • Recent News • Facts about the flag • Tourist attractions • State symbols and icons
State Website
http://www.ca.gov/
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This is the state website for California These are some of the main tourist attractions in California
Sacramento
• Capitol was going to be moved to these locations: a. Oakland b. San Jose c. Berkley d. Monterey
• Sacramento,California a. building used for museum/ working area
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Sacramento has many nicknames: "The Camellia Capital of the World", "River City", and "The City of Trees" The Sacramento Zoo was established in 1927 The hottest temperature Sacramento ever reached was 115 degrees Fahrenheit in June 1961. Holds many famous museums including The Crocker Art Museum and The California State Indian Museum
Geographic Location/Size
Length:770 miles
Width:250 miles Total:163,700 sq miles
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California is the 3rd largest state in United States by geographic size Largest state based on population (over 35 million people) Bordered to north by Oregon, east by Nevada, southeast by Arizona, south by Mexico, and Pacific Ocean to the west. Areas such as LA and San Francisco are prone to earthquakes
California State Symbols and Icons
State Animal: Grizzly Bear State Bird: California Valley Quail State Fish: California Golden Trout State Flower: California Poppy
California Motto: Eureka ... I have found it!!
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Although the grizzly bear is CA state animal, there are none left in the state because of loss of habitat and more industry April 6th is California State Poppy Day, became official state flower in 1903 Motto only state motto rendered in Greek These are the state symbols or icons
Colleges and Universities
Top 4 Colleges/University 1.) Stanford University, California
2.) University of California, Berkeley 3.) University of California, Los Angeles
4.) California Institute of Technology
Most Popular University 1.) University of Berkeley
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The most popular University is Berkeley Top college or university is standford Pic: University of Berkeley 36,142 attend Un. of Berkeley
The History of California!
California Gold Rush o Began in 1848, ended 1852 o James Marshall: Sutter's Mill
The Transcontinental Railroad o Created by Theodore Judah & four other men o Began being built: 1886 o Completed in: 1889
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CGR: 300,000 men, women and children moved, few found gold TR: Chinese and the Irish for labor ( treated poorly, barely fed) Judah died before dream railroad was built
Major Tourist Attractions
• Hollywood o Home to Hollywood Walk of Fame, Hollywood Bowl,
Universal Studios, Kodak Theatre
• Golden Gate Bridge o largest suspension bridge in world o connects San Francisco and Marin County
• Disneyland o Hundreds of rides, restaurants, shops, and
attractions
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The major attractions in California are Hollywood, Hollywood sign, Golden Gate Bridge, and Disney Land Most popular play in California is the Hollywood sign
Our State Song
This is a video of the original California State song that was sung in 1951.
Population
• Results from 2011: 37,691,912 o Population increase by 15 million over a 30 year time
span o Los Angeles: 3,792,621 o San Diego: 1,307,402
About the Flag
• First raised on June 14, 1846 o American settlers revolting against the rule of
Mexico o originally painted by William Todd
• Star taken from lone star of Texas • Bear: Numerous grizzly bears that used to
live in CA • "California Republic": Pioneers who settled
in territory
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GB: California's state animal, none left in wild because of increased industry
"The Golden State"
• California Gold Rush, 1848 o First piece of gold:January 24, 1848 o James Marshall
• California Poppies o Gold color in springtime
• Official in 1968 • Sutters Mill
First gold found here!
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Also known as The Land of Milk and Honey, The Grape State, and the Eldorado State. LMH: This nickname states that CA is a land of opportunities GS: References the numerous quantities of table and wine grapes grown in CA ES: First nickname, given after discovery of gold 1848.
What Is Going On In California Right Now? • • Starbucks gets digital tip jar
o Can pay for order and pay tip with phone
• Celebrities o Chris Brown dumps girlfriend for Rihanna
• Crime o Man allegedly pours gasoline on disabled woman,
tries igniting her
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Climate and Temperature (Based off of Los Angeles Fahrenheit averages)
January February
March April May
June July
August September
October November December
High: 67 Low:48 High: 69 Low: 49 High: 69 Low: 50 High: 71 Low: 53 High: 73 Low: 57 High:78 Low: 60 High: 84 Low: 64 High: 84 Low: 65 High: 83 Low: 64 High: 79 Low: 59 High: 73 Low: 53 High: 68 Low:48
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Temp. stays nice throughout year, but at points can reach periods of extreme heat
Natural Resources • Water • Seafood • Crushed stone
o gravel o sand
• Building stone • Gold
o silver o iron
• Clay • Evaporated minerals
Major Industries and Services • Agriculture
o oil o mining
minerals o Water o Lumber
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These are the main services that are used out in california They make big money
Conclusion
• Very popular state to visit • Interesting history and events • Holds many tourist attractions • Know as "The Golden State" • Many Industries and Services • 2011: 37,691,912 population
Citations http://gocalifornia.about.com/od/topcalifornia/ig/California-Facts/California-State-Fish.htm
http://www.landscapephotogallery.com/details.php?pic=67003
http://www.statesymbolsusa.org/California/animal_grizzly_bear.html
http://www.statesymbolsusa.org/California/bird_ca_quail.html
http://www.statesymbolsusa.org/California/CAstateflag.html
http://www.ritchiewiki.com/wiki/index.php/California_Gold_Rush
http://www.stanford.edu/group/west/cgi-bin/pager.php?id=84
http:/gowest.choicehotels.com/california-hotels/experience top10
http://www.iiclosangeles.esteri.it/IIC_Losangeles
http://www.e2.org/jsp/controller?docId=24596&menuid=61
http://www.munknee.com/2012/07/gold-silver-will-soon-collapse-to-1380-and-18-resp-then-surge-to-3950117-in-2013/
http://ceres.ca.gov/natural_resources/
http://www.netstate.com/states/geography/ca_geography.htm
http://capitolmuseum.ca.gov/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Gate_Bridge
http://www.latfusa.com/view_article.php?id=272
http://www.netstate.com/states/intro/ca_intro.htm
http://www.destination360.com/north-america/us/california/beaches
http://ca.halfstaff.org/
http://www.4icu.org/us/California.htm
Citations http://www.cabrillo.edu/~dbalogh/geography/geography5/pdf/10NaturalResources.pdf
http://fremontlibraries.wordpress.com/2008/05/22/13-facts-about-sacramento-ca/
http://youtube.com
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:California_state_flag.png
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