| Capital City: |
Salem Tidbit |
| Statehood: |
February 14, 1859 (33rd) |
| Population: |
3,341,000 |
| Nickname: |
Beaver State |
| Motto: |
Alis Volat Propiis (She Flies With Her Own Wings) |
| Origin of State Name: |
May have been derived from that of the Wisconsin River shown on a 1715 French map as "Ouaricon-sint." |
| Counties: |
36 |
| Largest Cities: |
Portland, Eugene, Salem, Gresham, Beaverton |
| Border States: |
California, Idaho, Nevada, Washington |
| Land Area: |
96,187 sq. mi., 10th largest |
| Highest Point: |
Mount Hood, 11,239 ft. |
| Lowest Point: |
Pacific Ocean, sea level |
| State Bird: |
Western Meadowlark |
| State Flower: |
Oregon Grape (berberis aquifolium) |
| State Tree: |
Douglas Fir (pseudotsuga menziesii) |
| State Song: |
Oregon, My Oregon |
| State Web Site: |
www.state.or.us |
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