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Oregon
Capital:
Salem
State abbreviation/Postal code:
Ore./OR
Nickname:
Beaver State
Briefs on Oregon:
Oregon is the land of scenic diversity. From
dense forests, calm rivers, crystal clear beaches, rugged mountains
and roaring waterfalls, Oregon has it all. The enticement of the state
is enhanced with wonderful sites such as Oregon’s Scenic Byways,
Oregon Dunes, Portland Classical Chinese Garden, Japanese Gardens,
Multnomah Falls, Portland’s children’s museum, the Astoria Column,
Crater Lake etc. and thrilling activities like whale watching, wild
life safari, kayaking, skiing, playing golf, and so forth. Moreover
the state’s vibrant cultural festivals and events act as timeless
attractions to it.
 Oregon is not just abundant in beauty and
exciting activities but also in land area. With an area of 255, 026
square kilometers, Oregon is the ninth largest state in the union. The
population of the state is 3, 421, 399 approximately. Oregon shares
its borders with the Pacific Ocean, California, Washington, Idaho and
Nevada, the state of Oregon located in the Pacific Northwest region of
the United States
The largest city of the state is Portland.
Besides the beauty and culture of the city, Portland is recognized for
various family resorts and amusement joints. For instance the Portland
Classical Chinese Garden, Portland’s Pittock Mansion etc.
The capital of the state is Salem. The city of
Salem is set in a beautiful valley that is recognized to be Oregon’s
best wine producing regions. Salem is the hub for major political and
economic activities of the state.
Various sites in Oregon cities speak the tale of
the state’s past. According to historians the state was first
inhabited by some Native American tribes such as the Bannock, Chinook,
Klamath etc. in 1778 James Cook visited and explored the coast. This
was a part of his search of the Northwest Passage. The state also
witnessed the Lewis and Clark expedition during the time of Louisiana
Purchase.
The result of the Lewis and Clark exploration as
well as the Britain’s David Thompson exploration following it was the
increment in the fur and fur trade in the region. The winter fort at
Fort Clatsop is also an emblem of the Lewis and Clark expedition.
But the first permanent white settlement in the
region occurred only after the New York financer, John Jacob Astor
founded Fort Astoria at the mouth of the Columbia River. The post was
established with the purpose of advancement in fur trading. Soon the
War of 1812 transferred the control of all the Pacific Fur Company
Posts in the hands of the British.
Around 1842 the Oregon region witnessed the
influx of new settlers. This was due to the Oregon Trail that was one
of the major overland migration routes through which the pioneers
traveled across the North American continent to settle new parts of
the United States of America. At this time the government of United
States made up its mind to settle the Oregon Country (the land near
the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific Ocean) with the help of the
government of United Kingdom. The Oregon boundary dispute was settled
at the 49th parallel and in 1848 the Oregon Territory was
officially recognized.
On 14th February 1859 the state of
Oregon was admitted to the Union. Over the years, the state has
developed to great extent and has scaled new heights in various
sectors.
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