| State Abbreviation |
OR |
| Statehood |
February 14, 1859 |
| State Capital |
Salem |
| Number of Counties |
36 |
| State Population (2005) | 3,641,056 |
| State Quarter Issue Date |
June 6, 2005 |
| State Flower |
Oregon grape |
| Nickname |
Beaver State |
| State Flag |
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| Area Codes |
503, 541, 971 |
| Top 5 Cities (2000 population) |
| Portland | 529,121 |
| Eugene | 137,893 |
| Salem | 136,924 |
| Gresham | 90,205 |
| Beaverton | 76,129 |
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| Major Sports Teams |
NBA: Portland Trail Blazers
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