State Symbols Guide

California

The West State • Official symbols, facts, and history.

Abbreviation
CA
Capital
Sacramento
Population
39,538,223
Statehood
1850
Region
West
Symbols
1
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Official State Symbols

California Quail
State Bird

California Quail

Adopted 1931

Callipepla californica

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📊 Quick Facts

Official Name
California
Abbreviation
CA
Capital City
Sacramento
Population
39,538,223
Statehood Date
September 9, 1850
Region
West
Number of Symbols
1

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