State Symbols Guide
California State Symbols & Official Emblems
The West State • Explore official state symbols, history, facts, and cultural heritage.
Abbreviation
CA
Capital
Sacramento
Population
39,538,223
Statehood
1850
Region
West
Symbols
6
Official State Symbols
State Bird
California Quail
Callipepla californica
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State Flag
California State Flag
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State Flower
California Poppy
Eschscholzia californica
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State Motto
Eureka
Greek
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State Nickname
The Golden State
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State Tree
California Redwood
Sequoia sempervirens
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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
- 6
