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California
By Sarah Hansen and Jacob Bankert
Business PresentationsMarch 16th, 2011
"The Golden State"
In this presentation we will...
• Give a brief history of California• Mention basic facts about the
state• List and describe some major
California landmarks• Tell about some famous people
who originated from California
Symbols
• State Animal: California Grizzly Bear • State Bird: California Valley Quail • State Flower: Golden Poppy • State Song: I Love You, California
History
• Gold discovered 1848, at Sutter's Mill
• Population boomed after the Gold Rush
• Gained statehood on September 9, 1850, from President Fillmore
• Central Pacific Railroad was built in CA in 1862
Size: 158,706 square miles Population: 36,961,664
Beaches
• Huntington Beach• Laguna Beach• Venice Beach• Newport Beach• Malibu
Arnold Schwarzenegger
• Austrian- American bodybuilder, actor, politician• Governor of California until January 2011• Jerry Brown is now the governor
Hollywood Walk of fame
This is the Hollywood Walk of fame 1. Paula Abdul2. Winnie the Pooh3. The Victoria Secret Angels
Weather
1. The climate is varied; some places are warmer than average, some are mild
• Highest recorded temp is 134F• The lowest is 45F below zero
Geography
• Sierra Nevada Mountain range• Cascade Mountains• Basin and range region• Klamath mountains
Disneyland
1. One of Californias many theme paks• Pardise Pier (toy story)• Sunshine Plaza
Wine Country• Napa County• Sonoma County • Beautiful landscapes, full of vineyards• Some of the best restaraunts in California
NFL
San Diego ChargersSan Francisco 49ersOakland Raiders
Summary
Sources
State of CaliforniaVisit California