Proper noun

Singular California

Plural -

California

  1. A western coastal state of the United States of America.Capital: Sacramento.

Derived terms

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Fri Jun 12 23:00:33 2009

California ( /kælɪˈfɔrnjə/ (help·info)) is a state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. It is bordered by Oregon to the north, Nevada to the east, Arizona to the southeast, and, to the south, the Mexican state of Baja California. California is the most populous U.S. state. Its four largest cities are Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, and San Francisco. The state is home to eight of the nation's fifty largest cities. It is known for its varied climate and geography as well as its diverse population.

The area known as Alta California was colonized by the Spanish Empire beginning in the late 18th century. It and the rest of Mexico became an independent republic in 1821. In 1846, California broke away from Mexico, and, after the Mexican-American War, Mexico ceded California to the United States. It became the 31st state admitted to the United States on September 9, 1850.

California is the most populous U.S state, and the third-largest U.S. state by land area after Alaska and Texas. Its geography ranges from the Pacific coast to the Sierra Nevada mountain range in the east, to Mojave desert areas in the southeast and the Redwood-Douglas fir forests of the northwest. The center of the state is dominated by the Central Valley, one of the most productive agricultural areas in the world.

The California Gold Rush dramatically changed California with a large influx of people and an economic boom that caused San Francisco to grow from a tiny hamlet of tents to a world-renowned boomtown in the 19th century. The early 20th century was marked by the establishment of Los Angeles as the center of the American entertainment industry, in addition to the growth of a large tourism sector in the state as a whole. Along with California's prosperous agricultural industry, other industries include aerospace, petroleum, and computer and information technology. If California were a separate country, it would rank among the ten largest economies in the world, with a GDP similar to that of Italy, and it would be 35th among the most populous countries.

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Wed Jun 10 21:43:39 2009

what is california layoff policy? Is it mandatory to give two months salary?
Q. I am posting a questio for a very big multi national company and need to find the layoff policy for California, USA. The employer is planning to do a mass layoff (few thousands atleast) very soon. just need to know about protection severence package. Appreciate your help in providing the useful information. Employer has plenty of money and no bankruptcy issues.
Asked by Kinda - Sat Oct 18 13:21:41 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. There is no state "layoff policy." It is up to the employer.
Answered by bud68 - Sat Oct 18 13:49:46 2008

What's the difference between University of California and California State University?
Q. What's the difference between University of California and California State University? For instance there is UCLA and CSULA. What different?
Asked by la Bamba - Wed Feb 20 12:25:34 2008 - - 1 Answers - 1 Comments

A. U of Ca is at the University level, and CA State is at the state level. The next one down would be a community college.
Answered by sweetz - Sat Feb 23 17:03:21 2008

How long do you have to live in California before you get the resident rate at universities?
Q. I know that california residents get a better deal on california universities along with a small scholarship from the state. Does anyone have any info on this and know how long you have to live in california before you get those rates?
Asked by big_reds_blonde - Sat Apr 19 22:43:39 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You have to be living in California for a year before you can be considered a California resident. Once you become a California resident you'll be eligible for the Pell grants that are offered but make sure that you file you're paper work and fill out your fafsa far enough in advance at least month so that you get the money that you need. *Cheers*
Answered by DesignThis - Sat Apr 19 23:47:30 2008

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