Oregon is bordered by on the north by Washington, on the east by Idaho, on the south by California, and by the Pacific Ocean on the west. Oregon is the 9th largest state by area, and with a population of approx. 3.4 million, is the 28th most populous state. The major industries of Oregon include timber, paper products, farming (wheat, cattle), mining (coal), computer equipment, and electronics. Oregon was admitted to the Union as the 33rd state on February 14, 1859. The origina of the name "Oregon" is unknown. It may have come from the French word Ouragan (which means Hurricane) and was a former name of the Columbia River. The nickname of the state of Oregon is "The Beaver State"
Oregon has several state taxes, including a state income tax, a state sales tax, and property taxes.
State Capital: Salem State Motto: "She Flies With Her Own Wings" and "The Union" State Bird: Western Meadowlark State Flower: Oregon grape State Song: Oregon, My Oregon State Tree: Douglas fir State Gemstone: Oregon sunstone State Fish: Chinook Salmon
In 2008, Coldwell Banker looked at the cost of a typical 2,200-square-foot house with 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, a family room and a two-car garage. The neighborhood - a more subjective measure - is one "typical for corporate middle-management transferees." The following is a sample of cities in the state:
Bend
404250
Eugene
341944
Medford
354314
Portland
358370
Salem
299437
Cities in the state that ranked in the top 100 "Best Places to Live" by CNNMoney.com include:
Major cities in Oregon include Portland, Salem, and Eugene (the location of the University of Oregon). Bend Oregon is in the center of Oregon and is a year round recreational area. Lake Oswego is a suburb of Portland.
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