Oregon

Oregon spans temperate rainforest coastline, the fertile Willamette Valley, high desert and the Cascade volcanic range, with no general state sales tax anywhere in the country besides four other states. Its economy blends technology (the 'Silicon Forest' around Portland and Intel), agriculture, forestry, craft beer and wine, and outdoor recreation. Oregon is known for progressive land-use planning, a strong environmental identity, and growing urban-rural political divides.

Capital: SalemLargest city: PortlandNickname: The Beaver StateStatehood: 1859
4.24 M
Population
27th in the U.S.
$76,632
Median household income
17th in the U.S.
$304 B
GDP
24th in the U.S.
254,806 km²
Area
9th in the U.S.

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