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The State of Oregon is
America
A state on the Pacific coast of the United States to the south
California
To the north is
Washington State
The climate is mild and the seasons are distinct. Oregon's economy is extremely developed, with a per capita GDP of $87,000, and it is an important high-tech center and financial center in the United States.
The state was originally
aborigines
Indian
The ghetto. In 1778, British Captain Jay Coke led the crew to the acquisition
beaver
PI. It was discovered in 1792 by a Bostonian named Lowe Clay
Columbia River
And give it a name.
After 1830, tens of thousands of Americans moved from the Midwest to the Pacific Northwest. On the Oregon Trail where they walked, you can still see the ruts made by caravans.
- Chinese name
- Oregon
- Foreign name
- State of Oregon
- alias
- Ohio, the Beaver State
- Administrative category
- state
- Subordinate region
- America
- Geographical position
- Northwest United States
- Area product
- 255026 km²
- Government premises
- Salem
- Postal code
- OR
- Climatic condition
- Temperate maritime climate
- Population number
- 3.89 million (2011)
- Famous scenic spot
- Columbia River Canyon , Lake of Volcanoes National Park , Multnomah Falls
- aerodrome
- Portland International Airport
- Prestigious university
- University of Oregon , Oregon State University
- Pillar industry
- High-tech information industry, financial industry
catalogue
Coat of arms of Oregon
In 1778, British captain Jay Coke and his crew arrived to buy beaver pelts.
After 1830, tens of thousands of Americans moved from the Midwest to the Northwest
Pacific
Along the coast. On the Oregon Trail where they walked, you can still see the ruts made by caravans.
1848 Oregon Territory was established.
It was admitted to the Union in 1859 as the 33rd state.
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Oregon is located in the northwestern United States,
Pacific
The northwest coast, the west has the Cascade Mountains and the coast range, the eastern half of the plateau. With an area of 254,806 km², it ranks 9th among the 50 states.
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Oregon has a mild climate with distinct seasons, more rain along the western coast, less rain on the eastern plateau, and forests accounting for half of the state's area. There are significant regional differences in climate, with mild and humid coastal climate, dry inland climate, hot summer, cold winter. In coastal areas, the average temperature in July is 13 ~ 16℃, the average temperature in January is about 4℃, and the annual precipitation is 1500 ~ 3000 mm. The average temperature in the Columbia Basin in July is 21-24 ℃, the average temperature in January is -1 ~ 1℃, and the annual precipitation is 250-500 mm.
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In addition to the 66,000 km of main roads, there are 84,000 km of forest roads and rural roads. The total length of the railway is about 8,000 km. Water transport has always played an important role, with 23 port areas.
Portland, located on the Columbia River, is a deep water harbor, with direct access to sea vessels, and is the transportation and trade center of the state, as well as the largest city in the state. There are more than 100 airports of all kinds in the state, and the international airport is in Portland.
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As of the 2010 census, there were 3,831,074 people in Oregon. Oregon's racial percentage can be divided into: 78.0% Yes
The white race
, 12.0% yes
Asian American
, 8.0% yes
Latin America
People of American descent, 1.6 percent
African American
1.3% are Indian
aborigines
, 3.1% of mixed races. The first seven ancestors of Oregon residents are:
German
(20.5%),
British
(13.2%), the French (11.9%),
Irishman
(8.9%), Chinese (6.3%), Dutch (5.2%) and Swiss (3.9%).
6.5% of the population is under the age of 5, 24.7% is under the age of 18, and 12.8% is 65 years of age or older. Women account for 50.4% of the total population.
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Economic indicators: Oregon, 2011
GDP
It is US $194.7 billion, ranking 25th in the United States, accounting for 1.30% of the US GDP; GDP per capita is $50,297.
Trade status: The total export volume in 2011 was 18.29 billion US dollars, an increase of 3.5%, ranking 24th in the United States. Major export markets include China, Canada,
Malaysia
Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and other countries and regions. Major export products include high-tech electronics, agricultural products, forest products, transportation,
metalwork
Plastic products, fishery products and communication products, etc.
In 2011, Oregon's exports to China totaled $3.16 billion, down 21.9% from the previous year. The main export products include computer and electronic products, chemical products, waste and renewable products, agricultural products, etc.
Foreign investment: Foreign investment plays an important role in Oregon's economic development, its main source countries are Britain, Germany, France, Switzerland, Japan, the main foreign-invested enterprises are British Petroleum, Germany SolarWorld,
Siemens
, Japan
Honda Motor
Air Liquide, France, etc.
As of 2011, nine Chinese companies have invested in Oregon, including Li Ning sportswear, Wuxi Cape Power, Changzhou Dongjun Solar Technology and so on.
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Portland
The coast of Oregon, USA
There are many performing arts groups in Portland, including: The Oregon Symphony Orchestra, Portland
Ballet
Association, Portland Youth
Philharmonic orchestra
, Portland Indoor
orchestra
, Oregon Ballet Company, Pacific Ballet Company, and the Oregon Dance Company. Oregon held in Ashland City
Shakespeare
Festival and the Eugene Ballet are nationally renowned performing arts groups.
Urban culture
It is also known as the Beaver State. The state flower is the Oregon Grape. The state bird is the Western Meadowlark. The state tree is the Douglas Fir (pine, 60 m tall). The motto is "She flies with her own wings".
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The state is home to one of the most prestigious universities in the United States:
Oregon State University
. Founded in 1858, Oregon State University is one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in the United States. As a century-old school with important influence in the United States, Oregon State University has cultivated a large number of leaders and elite talents for the United States and the world.
The following are the main universities in the state:
University of Oregon
(University of Oregon)
Oregon State University
Portland State University
(Portland State University)
Eastern Oregon State University
(Eastern Oregon University)
Western Oregon State University
(Western Oregon University)
Southern Oregon University
(Southern Oregon University)
Oregon Institute of Technology
(Oregon Institute of Technology)
Oregon Health Science University
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The percentage of Oregon residents who believe in religion is as follows: 57%
Protestant
15% of Roman Catholics, 4% of other Christians, 1% of other religions, and 18% of none.
Among Protestants in Oregon, the top three denominations are:
The Baptist Church
9%,
Lutheran Church
: 7% and
Methodist Church
: 5%. Although Oregon is mostly Protestant, the number of churches in the state is quite small, possibly the lowest among the West Coast states. The average is 80 percent, but Oregon has only 12 percent.
Salam /
Keyser
Salem-Keizer Volcanoes, short-term 1A Northwest League, parent team:
San Francisco
Giant)
Eugene Emeralds (short-term Class 1A Northwest League, parent team: San Diego Padres)
Basketball National Basketball Association (NBA)
: Portland
pioneer
(Portland Trailblazers) NCAA Pacific University
American Football:
NCAA Oregon State University (Beavers) University of Oregon (Ducks)
Oregon
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Grape variety
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Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Zinfandel, Pinot grigio Gris, Chardonnay, Riesling
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soil
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Oregon's soil is mostly granite with small amounts of volcanic rock and clay.
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Oregon, like any other U.S. state, has executive, legislative, and judicial functions
Separation of powers
Only defense and foreign affairs have no real power.
Oregon does not have a lieutenant governor; if the governor resigns, the secretary of State takes over.
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Republicans and Democrats do not have an absolute majority in government in this state. But the state has been won by a Democrat in every presidential election since 1988.
Famous people from the state include author Beverly Cleary, cartoonist Matt Groening, and politician Mark Haidt
Field
(Mark Hatfield, actor Howard Hesseman, essayist/poet Phyllis McGinley, singer Chad Mitchell, chemist Linus Carl Bonin Carl Pauling, the actress Sally Struthers and others.
According to an Associated Press report on November 20, 2022 local time, Oregon Governor Kate Brown and her husband have tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
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