| Oregon (OR) |  |
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| Oregon's Web Site and Kid's Page | ||
Capital City: |
Salem | |
Nickname: |
Beaver State | |
Motto: |
Alis Volat Propiis (She Flies With Her Own Wings) | |
Statehood: |
February 14, 1859 (33rd) | |
Origin of State's Name: |
May have been derived from that of the Wisconsin River shown on a 1715 French map as "Ouaricon-sint" | |
Largest Cities: |
Portland, Eugene, Salem, Gresham, Beaverton | Tidbit: The flag of Oregon is the only state flag with different pictures on each side |
Border States: |
California, Idaho, Nevada, Washington | |
Land Area: |
96,003 sq. mi., 10th largest | |
State's Bird: |
Western Meadowlark | |
State's Flower: |
Oregon Grape (berberis aquifolium) | |
State's Tree: |
Douglas Fir (pseudotsuga menziesii) | |
State's Song: |
Oregon, My Oregon | |
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