Oregon is a state located in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It became a state on February 14, 1859 and was made the 33rd state. It is bordered by Washington, Idaho, California, and Nevada. It is full of many forests, and Pacific coastlines. It also includes a large amount of prairies and deserts. There are also two main land formations there: the Pacific Coast Range and the Cascade Mountain Range. Two important bodies of water located within the state are the Columbia and the Snake River.
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Oregon is a state located in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It became a state on February 14, 1859 and was made the 33rd state. It is bordered by Washington, Idaho, California, and Nevada. It is full of many forests, and Pacific coastlines. It also includes a large amount of prairies and deserts. There are also two main land formations there: the Pacific Coast Range and the Cascade Mountain Range. Two important bodies of water located within the state are the Columbia and the Snake River.
The population of Oregon in 2000 was about 3.5 million and the capital of the state is Salem. However, the biggest city there is Portland with an estimated 562, 6920 inhabitants. Salem is the second largest at 149,305 persons.
Oregon is a great producer of agricultural products. Some of its productions are cattle, dairy, hogs, and interestingly enough peppermints and hazelnuts. Its estimated gross product in 2006 was about $132.66 billion.
Oregon also produces much revenue through its association with Hollywood. It is a favorite spot of movie and TV producers, with many Hollywood products being shot and produced there. Examples of Hollywood works that took place there, wholly or only in parts are: Kindergarten Cop, The Shining, The Ring, and Free Willy
Oregon has a varying climate. If you are in the western part of the state, there is a more mild climate, while the other parts of the state can be more wet, although the desert areas are an exception. Precipitation can range from 8-200 inches annually in the state, depending on the location.
Great places to visit in the state are the Prehistoric Gardens in Port Orford, Crater Lake National Park, Newberry Volcanic National Monument, and Hells Canyon.
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