State: California
Nickname: The Golden State
Capital: Sacramento
Area: 163.707
Population: 33.871.648
Climate: The climate along the coast is mild but it gets cooler along the central and northern coast. The Southeast is hot and dry.
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Fun facts: Gold was discovered in California in the 19th century and led to the rapid growth of the population. It also led to the state's nickname of 'The Golden State'.
The state tree is the giant redwood and, in the Sequoia National Park, some redwoods can be found that are more than 2,000 years old.
Are there any host families in this state? Yes