Oregon

 

 

Territory (land area)

95,997 sq miles = 248,631 sq kms (Ranks 10th among states)

Population (July 2005 estimate):

3641056

Admitted:

February 14, 1859, as the 33rd state of the US

Capital:

Salem

Largest city (incl. metropolitan area):

Portland

Abbreviation:

OR

Nickname:

Beaver State

Region:

The West, The Pacific Northwest