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OREGON

OREGON. By Alex B., Ian N., and George M. Nickname, region in the U.S., capital city, major cities, and population. The nickname of Oregon is The Beaver State Oregon is in the northwest region Some major cities include: Portland , Eugene, and Beaverton The capital of Oregon is Salem

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OREGON

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  1. OREGON By Alex B., Ian N., and George M.

  2. Nickname, region in the U.S., capital city, major cities, and population. • The nickname of Oregon is The Beaver State • Oregon is in the northwest region • Some major cities include: Portland, Eugene, and Beaverton • The capital of Oregon is Salem • The current population of Oregon is 3,899,353

  3. State flag, state tree, state bird

  4. Current Governor and State Senators • Current governor: John Kitzhaber (Democrat) • State senators: Ron Wyden(Democrat), Jeff Merkly (Democrat).

  5. Borders and Geography • Oregon has rain forests, mountains, deserts, valleys, rivers, canyons, waterfalls, plains, and plateaus. • Washington, California, Idaho, and Nevada border Oregon.

  6. Natural Resources/Agriculture/Farming • Oregon is a leading producer of lumber and paper products. • Our state would be a good place for agriculture/farming because on culture grams it says that Oregon grows hazelnuts, peppermint, grass-seed, wheat, and a variety of berries.

  7. History and additional historical facts. • Oregon became a state in 1859, the 33rdstate. • In 1805, Lewis and Clark reached the Oregon coast. • In 1811, John Astor’s Pacific Fur Trading company is organized. • In 1877, a band of the Nez Perce tribe is ordered to leave their land in Oregon; War breaks out, and the Nez Perce are forced to go to Oklahoma.

  8. Places to Visit • In Oregon you can visit : The Columbia River Gorge is sometimes considered to be one of the best places in the world for windsurfing. • You can also visit Hells Canyon, the deepest River Gorge in North America. You will be able to experience seeing a great wonder.

  9. Additional Facts • Oregon’s state Birthday is on Valentine’s day. • In Oregon there are no self-service gas station. The law states

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