| The "Golden State" of California has long been one of | | | | nation due to its continually booming industries. |
| the most famous settlement spots in the United | | | | Tourism remains as California's leading industry. Some |
| States. After the gold rush of 1848, countless people | | | | of the well-known tourist destinations within the state |
| from all over the world came rushing to this | | | | are Disneyland, Hollywood, Golden Gate Bridge, and |
| geographically diverse land in search of opportunity | | | | Sea World. There are many more similarly famous |
| and prosperity, seldom went away disappointed. | | | | theme parks, national parks, and landmarks all |
| With almost 100 million acres of land, California is the | | | | throughout the state. |
| third largest state in the U.S., next only to Alaska and | | | | Foreign trade has also been a major industry. Among |
| Texas. It is nestled along the Pacific Ocean with a | | | | the leaders in this industry is the City of Los Angeles, |
| coastline of 1,264 miles stretching from the Oregon | | | | whose ports have continually been one of the most |
| border in the north to the Mexican border in the south. | | | | busiest in the country for decades. In 1994, the city |
| It is one of the most culturally diverse states in the | | | | overtook New York as the country's premier gateway |
| country, with its citizens having varied ethnic | | | | for foreign trade. |
| backgrounds like Native American, African American, | | | | Sports fans would never be disappointed as the state |
| Hispanic, European, and Asian. California climate is also | | | | hosts a number of professional teams in different |
| one of the most diverse in the whole United States. | | | | sports. Among the famous California professional |
| With four different climate zones, one could always | | | | sports teams are: the Los Angeles Lakers (NBA), Los |
| find a region in California suitable for their taste. | | | | Angeles Clippers (NBA), Sacramento Kings (NBA), |
| Although mountains and deserts dominate the state's | | | | Golden State Warriors (NBA), Los Angeles Dodgers |
| landscape, real estate lands is not hard to come by. In | | | | (MLB), San Diego Padres (MLB), San Francisco Giants |
| fact, one could even find an upscale resort community | | | | (MLB), Los Angeles Angels (MLB), Oakland Athletics |
| within the Colorado Desert - Palm Springs. It has | | | | (MLB), San Francisco 49ers (NFL), San Diego |
| become famous for its warm winter sunshine and its | | | | Chargers (NFL), Oakland Raiders (NFL), Anaheim |
| star-studded population. Other upscale communities | | | | Mighty Ducks (NHL), and the Los Angeles Kings (NHL). |
| can be found in the Bay Area, Central Valley, and the | | | | National Security matters is not an issue in the State of |
| coastal strip between Los Angeles and San Diego. | | | | California. Seized by the United States Marines at the |
| Low to medium scale real estate, on the other hand, | | | | height of the Mexican-American war (1846 - 1848), |
| could be found on the outlying communities and upland | | | | San Diego Bay houses the largest concentration of |
| areas. | | | | military personnel in any city in the United States. |
| For business and employment considerations, one | | | | With its natural beauty, coupled with teeming |
| could always find opportunities a few hours drive | | | | opportunities, living in the state of California promises a |
| away from their home. Employment and business | | | | future worth spending in. |
| opportunities in the state are among the highest in the | | | | |