27/06/2010 · California is bordered to the north by Oregon, to the east by Nevada, to the southeast by Arizona, to the south by Mexico and the Pacific Ocean to the west. California's nickname is the "Golden State." The state of California is most well known for its large cities, varied topography, favorable climate, and large economy.

California's geography is largely defined by its central feature - the Central Valley, a huge, fertile valley between the coastal mountain ranges and the Sierra Nevada. The northern part of the Central Valley is called the Sacramento Valley, after its main river, and the southern part is called the San Joaquin Valley after its main river.

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The geographic center of California is located 38 miles east of Madera. Longitude: 120° 4.9'W Latitude: 36° 57.9'N: Borders: California is bordered by Oregon to the north. In the south, California shares an international border with Mexico. To the east, …

10/10/2017 · California, the USA. Latitude and longitude coordinates are: 36.778259, -119.417931. California is one of the western states of the US located on the shores of the Pacific Ocean, in the southwestern part of the country. With its population close to 40 million people, California is considered the most populous state of the county, as well as known ...

The Geography of California Total Size: 155,959 sq. miles (source: 2003 Census) Geographical Low Point: Death Valley at -282 feet, located in the county/subdivision of Inyo (source: U.S. Geological Survey) Geographical High Point: Mt. Whitney at 14,494 feet, located in the county/subdivision of Inyo-Tulare (source: U.S. Geological Survey)