California

California is the largest industrial center in the United States and a national leader in the production of agricultural products, accounting for approximately 14% of gross domestic product of the country. The gold rush of the 1850s is still seen as a symbol of California's economic style, which tends to generate technology, social and entertainment.

California is a national leader in the production of milk, beef, tomatoes, strawberries, melons, peaches and watermelons, producing most of the kiwis Americans. In addition, the state is the second largest producer of oranges in the United States. The total value of manufactured products produced in the state is the largest in the United States. The main industrial products manufactured in the state are computers and electronics, processed foods, transportation equipment, machinery and chemicals.

Californian culture has been greatly influenced by several large immigrant populations, especially those from Latin America and East Asia. In terms of socio-cultural mores and national politics, Californians are perceived as more liberal than other American.

The California state is the third-largest state in the United States in size, after Alaska and Texas if it were a country. The geography of the state is extensive and it includes a big central valley, big mountains, hot and dry deserts and a lot of forests. California has an area of about 410.000 km² and is the most populous state in the U.S, and is the second most populous sub-national entity in the Amaricas, behind only São Paulo, Brazil.