California

Map of California

Locator Map of California

Animal: Grizzly Bear
Bird: Valley Quail
Flag of California
Flower: Golden Poppy
Insect: Dogface Butterfly
Motto: "Eureka" (I have found it) "
Nicknames: (most used) Golden State
Song: "I Love You, California"
State Seal
Tree: Redwood

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