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The climate of the Western states could easily be described as one of extremes. The greatest annual rainfall in the United States falls in the coastal regions of the Pacific Northwest with the heaviest snows in the nation falling in the Rockies. Drought is much more common in the Western States than the rest of the United States. The driest place recorded in the U.S. is Death Valley, California.
The establishment of the United States Bureau of Reclamation to oversee water development projects in seventeen western states resulted in dams and irrigation projects that brought rapid agricultural growth and prosperity to several states. Following World War II, unrestrained population growth in major population centers, such as Las Vegas and Los Angeles strained the water and power resources and water was diverted from agricutural uses to major population centers
The growth of Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area, including Silicon Valley, has resulted in California becoming the most populous of all the states. The Pacific Coast states have wide areas filled with small towns, farms, and forests, however, Oregon and Washington are seeing rapid growth due to their major port status and a booming high tech sector influenced primarily by the presence of Microsoft's headquarters in Redmond.
Alaska, Juneau
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With an area of 1,717,854 km2, Alaska real estate comprises the largest and most northern State in the U.S. The name "Alaska" is most likely derived from the Aleut word for "great country" or "mainland." The natives called it "Alyeska," meaning "the great land." Alaska is the 49th state of the United States. Alaska was admitted on January 3, 1959.
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Arizona, Phoenix
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Early in its history, Arizona's economy relied on the "five C's": copper, cotton, cattle, citrus, and climate (i.e., tourism). At one point Arizona was the largest producer of cotton in the country. Copper is still produced in abundance from many giant open-pit mines and underground mines.
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Phoenix, Arizona - Jack Swilling looked down across the expansive Salt River Valley and his eyes caught the sight of the brown dry soil turned up by horses' hooves. He saw it as farmland and by 1868 he and others had dug a short canal from the Salt River and founded a small farming colony 4 miles east of the present city, 22 miles west of Mesa, Arizona and just northwest of what would become Tempe, Arizona.
California, Sacramento
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California is located on the west coast of the United States. Possibly the most physically and demographically diverse state in the nation, its official nickname is "The Golden State." This is often thought to be a reference to California's 1849 Gold Rush but is in fact reference to the native grasses that turn a golden color during the summer season.
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Huntington Beach, California, is nicknamed "Surf City" for its long 8.5 miles of beach and excellent surfing, a result of a unique natural effect caused by edge-diffraction of ocean swells by the island of Catalina, off the coast.
Los Angeles, California, also known as L.A., is the second largest city in the United States in terms of population, as well as one of the world's most important economic, cultural, and entertainment centers.
Long Beach, California, is one of the busiest sea ports in the world. Long Beach is the most ethnically diverse "large city" in the United States, boasting the largest population of Cambodians outside of Cambodia. The area along Anaheim St. in Long Beach is known as "Little Phnom Penh."
Orange County, California, is recognized for its affluence and political conservatism. Nicknamed for its most famous product, it is at the heart of Southern California's Tech Coast, with a rich history of citrus crops, avocados and oil extraction as vital industries to its early development.
Riverside County, California, is home to the world famous Palm Springs and seven other desert resort cities. Vacationers are attracted to the breathtaking landscapes, impressive, green golf courses, grandiose casinos, lavish spas and incredible shopping.
Sacramento, California, is the capital of California and has a long history as a transportation center. In pioneer days, Sacramento was a jump off point to the "California Goldfields" and a terminus for wagon trains, stagecoaches, riverboats, telegraph, Pony Express and the First Transcontinental Railroad. US Congress authorized the Sacramento port construction project in July 1946 and the port became a major terminus for raw materials and grain exported to Asia.
San Bernardino County, California has it all. Taking in beautiful scenic views while wine-tasting at vineyards, engaging in action sports at mountain resort locales, stepping back into the era of Victorian California in quaint villages or finding peaceful solitude in the desert are just a few of the great excursions for which the county is known and loved.
San Fransisco, California, is part of the greater San Francisco Bay metropolitan area, known as the San Jose-San Francisco-Oakland CMSA, which has a population of over 7 million. San Francisco proper has the highest population density of any major U.S. city aside from New York City.
San Diego, California, is the home of various military facilities including Navy ports, Marine bases, Coast Guard stations, the largest naval fleet in the world, one of the United States Marine Corps' two Recruiting Depots. Several Navy vessels having been named USS San Diego in honor of the city.
San Jose, California, located at the south end of San Francisco Bay and within the informal boundaries of "Silicon Valley," it is the largest city in the San Francisco Bay Area. The Census Bureau update for 2005 indicates that San Jose has now overtaken Detroit, Michigan as the tenth most populous city in the United States.
Colorado, Denver
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With ski resorts, western plains and western big city living, Colorado offers just about something for everyone. The Rockies are snow-covered only in the winter; most snow melts by mid-August, with the exception of a few small glaciers.
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Denver, Colorado, capital of Colorado and largest city along the Front Range which forms the heart of the Denver-Aurora metropolitan area.
Colorado Springs, Colorado, situated near the base of one of the most famous American peaks, Pikes Peak, on the east side of the Rocky Mountains. The capital of Colorado, Denver, is 68 miles to the north.
Hawaii, Honolulu
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Hawaii is comprised of nineteen islands and atolls extending across a distance of 1,500 miles. The main islands are the eight high islands at the southeastern end of the island chain. These islands are, in order from the northwest to southeast, Ni'ihau, Kaua'i, O'ahu, Moloka'i, Lana'i, Kaho'olawe, Maui, and the Island of Hawaii.
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When a name was being selected for the new territory, eccentric lobbyist George M. Willing suggested "Idaho," an Indian term he claimed meant "gem of the mountains." Later, it was revealed that Willing had made up the name. Idaho is likely the only state to be named as a result of a hoax.
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Boise, Idaho, known as the "City of Trees," Boise is also rich in culture and is a regional hub for jazz and theater. 20,000 Basque people provide a vibrant Basque section of the city. It is the largest concentration of Basque people in the world outside of Spain.
Montana, Helena
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Montana real estate shares a 545 mile (877 km) northern border with the Canadian provinces of British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan. This area is often called the "High Line."
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New Mexico, Santa Fe
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The southwestern edge New Mexico real estate borders the Mexican states of Chihuahua and Sonora. The states of New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, and Utah come together at the Four Corners in the northwestern corner of New Mexico.
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Santa Fe, New Mexico, with A law passed in 1958 requires new and rebuilt buildings, especially those in designated historic districts, must exhibit a Spanish Territorial or Pueblo style of architecture suggestive of the area's traditional adobe construction.
Nevada, Carson City
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The northern and central portions of Nevada are mostly within the Great Basin Desert, while portions of the southern tip are within the Mojave Desert. At the same time, Nevada has beautiful natural and manmade lakes including Lake Tahoe, Pyramid Lake and Lake Mead, which is backed up by the Hoover Dam.
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Las Vegas, Nevada, is called "Sin City" due to the popularity of legalized gambling, availability of alcoholic beverages any time and various forms of adult entertainment including legalized prostitution in nearby counties. The nickname favored by local government and promoters of tourism is "The Entertainment Capital of the World".
Oregon, Salem
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Oregon City was the first incorporated city west of the Rockies and later, the first capital of the Oregon Territory, from 1848 to 1852, when the territory capital was moved to Salem. Oregonians are proud of their state's beautiful forests and streams, and place great importance on proper use of their natural resources. They struggle to balance this with the desire to support the development needed to support its increasing population and without losing what attracts people to Oregon in the first place.
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Portland, Oregon, known by various nicknames such as "The City of Roses" and "Rose City" because the climate is ideal for growing roses and Portland is home to the International Rose Test Garden. The oldest nickname, "Stumptown", comes from a period of growth around 1847 when the city was growing so rapidly that the stumps of trees cut down to make way for roads were left until manpower could be spared to remove them.
Utah, Salt Lake City
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The name Utah is from the Southern Ute language and means "higher up." The Paiute, Navajo, and Goshute nations also inhabit portions of the state. Salt Lake City hosted the 2002 Winter Olympics.
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Salt Lake City, Utah, founded in 1847 by a group of Latter-day Saints (also known as Mormons) it is considered a historically important city in the Western Region. Mining and the railroad initially brought economic growth. Recently the city has developed a strong tourism industry and was host to the 2002 Winter Olympics.
Washington, Olympia
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It should not be confused with Washington, D.C., the nation's capital. To avoid confusion, the capital is often called simply D.C., and the state often called Washington State. Washington is the only state named after a president - George Washington, the first President of the newly independent United States of America.
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Seattle, Washington, sometimes referred to as the "Rainy City," the "Gateway to Alaska," "Queen City" and "Jet City" (due to the heavy influence of Boeing). Its official nickname is "the Emerald City." Seattle is known as the home of grunge music, and has a reputation for heavy coffee consumption.
Wyoming, Cheyenne
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In 1869 Wyoming extended suffrage to women, at least partially in an attempt to garner enough votes to be admitted as a state. In addition to that, Wyoming was also the home of many other firsts for U.S. women in politics. It had the first female court bailiff and the first female justice of the peace in the country. Wyoming was also the first state in the Union to elect a woman governor, Nellie Tayloe Ross in 1925.
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