The document provides an overview of the state of California, including a brief history highlighting gold discoveries in 1848 and statehood in 1850. It lists California's symbols, describes some major landmarks like beaches and Disneyland, and notes famous people and cities like Hollywood and San Francisco. The document also touches on California's varied climate, geography, wine regions, and professional sports teams.

1. California By Sarah Hansen and Jacob Bankert Business Presentations March 16th, 2011 " The Golden State "

3. 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

4. Symbols State Animal : California Grizzly Bear State Bird : California Valley Quail State Flower : Golden Poppy State Song : I Love You, California

5. 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

6. Size: 158,706 square miles Population: 36,961,664

7. Beaches Huntington Beach Laguna Beach Venice Beach Newport Beach Malibu

8. Arnold Schwarzenegger Austrian- American bodybuilder, actor, politician Governor of California until January 2011 Jerry Brown is now the governor

9. Hollywood Walk of fame This is the Hollywood Walk of fame Paula Abdul Winnie the Pooh The Victoria Secret Angels

10. Weather The climate is varied; some places are warmer than average, some are mild Highest recorded temp is 134F The lowest is 45F below zero

11. Geography Sierra Nevada Mountain range Cascade Mountains Basin and range region Klamath mountains

12. Disneyland One of Californias many theme paks Pardise Pier (toy story) Sunshine Plaza

13. Wine Country Napa County Sonoma County Beautiful landscapes, full of vineyards Some of the best restaraunts in California

14. NFL San Diego Chargers San Francisco 49ers Oakland Raiders

15. Summary

16. Sources State of California Visit California