Did You Know?

California has the most people of any state!

Beaches

California has many nice beaches.

Mountains

There are tall mountains in California.

What California Does

People surf and swim in the ocean.

Kids go to fun parks like Disneyland.

People hike in the mountains.

There are farms with fruits and veggies.

People watch movies in Hollywood.

They have big tech companies too.

More About California

California was made a state in 1850. It grew fast and got big. Many people came to find gold and work. Now, it is a place where many live and work.

California helps us by making food and fun things. People from all over come to visit. They can see the ocean, mountains, and parks.

In the future, California will keep growing. They will make new things and help the earth. It will stay a fun place for all!

How Topics Connect

graph TD A["California"] --> B["Location: Western United States"] A --> C["Borders: Oregon, Nevada, Arizona"] A --> D["International Border: Baja California"] A --> E["Population: ~40 million"] A --> F["Area: 163,696 square miles"] A --> G["Economy: Largest in U.S."] A --> H["GDP: ~$4.3 trillion"]

What Do These Words Mean?

GDP:The total value of all goods and services produced in a year.
international border:A line that separates two countries.
residents:People who live in a place.
economy:The system of how money and goods are made and used in a place.
area:The size of a surface or space.