@exploring_38: Oregon, United States 🦫 #oregon #nature Oregon (pronounced ORE-gun) is a state in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. Nicknamed The Beaver State, it was admitted to the Union on February 14, 1859, as the 33rd state. 📍 Location & Size • West: Pacific Ocean (363 miles of public coastline) • North: Washington State • East: Idaho • South: Nevada & California • Area: ~98,400 sq mi (9th largest state in the U.S.) • Population: ~4.27 million (27th most populous) • Capital: Salem | Largest City: Portland • Motto: Alis volat propriis — "She flies with her own wings" 🏔️ Geography & Landscape — A Land of Contrasts Oregon is famous for its extreme diversity of terrain, essentially every type of landscape within one state: • West: Rugged Pacific coast, Coast Range mountains, temperate rainforests, and the fertile, populous Willamette Valley — where most people live • Central: Cascade Range — snow-capped volcanic peaks including Mount Hood (11,249 ft, highest point), waterfalls, and the Columbia River Gorge • East: High desert, vast plains, canyons, and grasslands — sparsely populated and arid • Iconic site: Crater Lake — the deepest lake in the U.S., filling an ancient volcanic caldera 🌲 Culture & Vibe • Outdoor paradise: 11 national forests, 361 state parks, 6,000+ lakes, 112,000 miles of rivers • No sales tax — a distinctive feature that draws shoppers • Portland is known for its laid-back, creative, quirky culture — craft coffee, microbreweries, food carts, bookstores, and a strong "Keep Portland Weird" identity • Major brands founded here: Nike, Columbia Sportswear, Patagonia • Strong focus on sustainability, environmentalism, and independent, self-reliant spirit • Demonym: Oregonian ✨ In Short Oregon is a beautiful, wildly varied West Coast state — from misty forests and rocky coast to snowy peaks and high desert — with a progressive, outdoorsy culture and a strong independent streak.

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