Oregon

Oregon
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Oregon is a state of great natural beauty with places such as Crater Lake National Park and the Columbia River Gorge. Oregon is known for its vast evergreen forests and its mountains, covered in forests, make Oregon the leading state in the production of wood products.The rugged beauty of Oregon's mountains, seacoast and forest lands attract millions of tourists every year. Majestic snow-covered Mount Hood towers above the Cascade Range about 80 kilometers east of Portland. Motorists can skirt Mount Hood and see close-up views of its glacier-clad slopes. A drive along the Oregon coastline provides dramatic views of white sand dunes, coastal lakes and bays, and cliffs rising above the shore.


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State Symbols



 * State Flag**

The flag of Oregon is the only state flag with different pictures on each side. On the reverse appears a beaver the state animal. Both sides have a field of navy blue with design in gold. The front picture includes a heart shaped shield with an eagle on top, surronded by thirty-three stars. ( The number of states in 1859. ) The scene on the shield shows the sun setting over the Pacific Ocean, mountains, forests and a covered wagon. A plow, wheat and pickax represent farming and mining. Of the two ships: The one leaving is a British ship and the one arriving is a United States ship representing trade. The eagle represents the United States. On a banner are the words "The Union" representing support for the United States. Finally the flag is emblazoned with the words "State of Oregon" above the picture and the date of statehood "1859" below.

State Facts
**Capital:** Salem 96,003 sq. mi., 10th largest
 * Nickname:**Beaver State
 * Motto:** Alis Volat Propiis (She Flies With Her Own Wings)
 * Statehood:** February 14, 1859 (33rd)
 * State Bird:** Western Meadowlark
 * State Flower:** Oregon Grape
 * State Tree:** Douglas Fir
 * State Song:** Oregon, My Oregon


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Population
Population: 3,790,060 Rank: 27 Largest City: Portland Second Largest: Salem Persons per square mile: 36


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