Oregon
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Territory (land area) |
95,997 sq miles = 248,631 sq kms (Ranks 10th among states) |
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Population (July 2005 estimate): |
3641056 |
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Admitted: |
February 14, 1859, as the 33rd
state of the US |
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Capital: |
Salem |
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Largest city (incl.
metropolitan area): |
Portland |
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Abbreviation: |
OR |
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Nickname: |
Beaver State |
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Region: |
The
West, The Pacific Northwest |