California (Golden Sunrise)
| California | |||
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| State | |||
| Republic of California | |||
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| Nickname(s): The Golden State | |||
| Anthem: I Love You, California | |||
 Map of the United States with California highlighted | |||
| Country | United States | ||
| Admitted to the Union | 9 September 1850 (31st) | ||
| Capital | Monterrey | ||
| Largest city | Los Angeles | ||
| Largest metro and urban areas | Los Angeles metropolitan area | ||
| Government | |||
| • Governor | Chase Morinaga (UC) | ||
| • Lieutenant Governor | Mary Washburn (UC) | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 163,696 sq mi (423,970 km2) | ||
| Area rank | 3rd | ||
| Dimensions | |||
| • Length | 760 mi (1,220 km) | ||
| • Width | 250 mi (400 km) | ||
| Population (2022) | |||
| • Total | 51,493,168 | ||
| • Rank | 1st | ||
| Demonym(s) | Californian | ||
| Language | |||
| • Official language | English | ||
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| Time zone | PST (UTC-7) | ||
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