| State Abbreviation |
CA |
| Statehood |
September 9, 1850 |
| State Capital |
Sacramento |
| Number of Counties |
58 |
| State Population (2005) | 36,132,147 | | State Quarter Issue Date |
January 31, 2005 |
| State Flower |
Golden poppy |
| Nickname |
Golden State |
| State Flag |
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| Area Codes |
209, 213, 310, 323, 369, 408, 415, 424, 442, 510, 530, 559, 562, 619, 626, 627, 628, 650, 657, 661, 669, 707, 714, 747, 752, 760, 805, 818, 831, 858, 871, 909, 916, 925, 935, 949, 951 |
| Top 5 Cities (2000 population) |
| Los Angeles | 3,694,820 |
| San Diego | 1,223,400 |
| San Jose | 894,943 |
| San Francisco | 776,733 |
| Long Beach | 461,522 |
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| Major Sports Teams |
MLB: Los Angeles Angels, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants, Oakland A's
NFL: San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Oakland Raiders
NBA: Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, Golden State Warriors, Sacramento Kings
NHL: Anaheim Mighty Ducks, Los Angeles Kings, San Jose Sharks
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