California is a US state located in the Pacific Region. The Map of California is the 3rd largest state by area With 163,696 square miles (423,970 km2). California is the most populous U.S. state With 39.5 million residents and it is also the world’s thirty-fourth most populous sub-national entity. Detailed Map of California Shows state capital, cities, airports, and other important features.
The United States acquired the area from Mexico after the Mexican–American War in 1848, with generally the same boundary as California today. The state was admitted to the Union as the 31st state on 9th September 1850.
California Facts:
- Capital City: Sacramento (pop. 475,743) (2008 est.)
- California Population: 38,041,430 (2012 est.) (1st)
- California Population: (per square mile)
- U.S. State Populations: (all states)
- Currency: U.S. Dollar (conversion rates)
- Language: English, others
- Statehood: September 9, 1850 (31st state)