This sits on the West Coast of the United States. It is the largest economy of any state at $3.37 trillion in gross state product.
Some Facts
- Capital:
- Sacramento
- Nickname:
- The Golden State
- Population:
- 39,185,605
- Ranking in population:
- 1st
- Largest City:
- Los Angles
- Admitted to the Union:
- September 9, 1850
The layout of the USA at the time it became a state

Religion
In 2014 California had the following religions
- Protestantism
- 32%
- Catholicism
- 28%
- Unaffiliated
- 27%
- Judaism
- 2%
- Buddhism
- 2%
- Hinduism
- 2%
- Islam
- 1%
- Mormonism
- 1%
- Other
- 5%
American Civil War
During this time in the United States, California sent gold shipments to support the union. However, there were a lot of pro-South sympathizers California wasn’t able to send a huge regiment to fight Union.
Sports
With California being a big state it does have quite the sports teams.
Team | Sport | League |
Los Angles Rams | American Football | NFL |
Los Angles Chargers | San Franciso 49ers | NFL |
LA Sparks | American Football | NFL |
LA Dodgers | Baseball | MLB |
LA Angles | Baseball | MLB |
Oakland Athletics | Baseball | MLB |
San Diego Padres | Baseball | MLB |
San Francisco Giants | Baseball | MLB |
Golden State Warriors | Basketball | NBA |
LA Clippers | Basketball | NBA |
LA Lakers | Basketball | NBA |
Sacramento Kings | Basketball | NBA |
LA Spraks | Basketball | WNBA |
Anaheim Ducks | Ice Hockey | NHL |
LA Kings | Ice Hockey | NHL |
LA Galaxy | Soccer | MLS |
San Jose Earthquakes | Soccer | MLS |
LA Football Club | Soccer | MLS |
Angel City FC | Soccer | NWSL |
San Diego Wave FC | Soccer | NWSL |
San Diego Legion | Rugby union | Major League Rugby |
Yea, a lot of teams
Overview
This is a big state and it has Disneyland, Six Flags Magic Mountain, Knotts Berry Farm, and Universal Studios Hollywood. I mean they have Hollywood, the movie capital of the world. The state has a rich history. It was the 31st state admitted to the union.
If you are looking to be entertained, then this is the place to go.