The flag of California is also known as the CA Flag, and is one of The America Flags. Get the History of The California Bear Flag, and see pictures for the flag of California.
Red
Represents courage, and sovereignty.
Maple Brown
Represents strength.
White
Represents purity.
Religion
40% of all Buddhists in America reside in CA, more Roman Catholics live in CA than any other state,
Name: Spanish Cali=Hot, Fornia=Furnace
Locally: There are many theories regarding the origins of the name. Some believe the name came from a mythical island filled with amazon women, from Spain, full of high cliffs, beautiful waters, and lots of gold (source: novela de caballería; 1510). Another theory is Kali forna=high mountains
Location
North America: One of the 50 states
Cities
Capital City: Sacramento Popular Cities: San Jose, San Diego, San Francisco, Fresno, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Santa Ana
Currency
United States Dollar USD: 1 dollar = 100 cents US currency (2010)
Language
60% of households speak english, 25% of households speak spanish
Population
33,871,648 (2010 est.)
The Bear Flag was first raised by an American settler who revolted against Mexican rule. The star within the flag is copied from the Texan Lone Star. The grizzly bear is a symbol of the many grizzlies in the area, and the feisty American pioneers who settled the area.
California Flags The flag of California is also known as the CA Flag, and is one of The America Flags.
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