Oregon

Oregon

Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is a part of the Western United States, with the Columbia River delineating much of Oregon's northern boundary with Washington, while the Snake River delineates much of its eastern boundary with Idaho. The 42° north parallel delineates the southern boundary with California and Nevada. The western boundary is formed by the Pacific Ocean. Oregon has been home to many indigenous nations for thousands of years. The first European traders, explorers, and settlers began exploring what is now Oregon's Pacific coast in the early to mid-16th century. As early as 1564, the Spanish began sending vessels northeast from the Philippines, riding the Kuroshio Current in a sweeping circular route across the northern part of the Pacific. In 1592, Juan de Fuca undertook detailed mapping and studies of ocean currents in the Pacific Northwest, including the Oregon coast as well as the strait now bearing his name.

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• Entity:  U.s. State

• Official language:  De Jure: None, De Facto: English
• Capital:  Salem
• Largest city:  Portland
• Largest metro:  Portland
• Before statehood:  Oregon Territory
• Admission to Union:  February 14, 1859 (33Rd)
• Governor:  Tina Kotek (D)
• Secretary of State:  Tobias Read (D)
• U.S. Senators:  Ron Wyden (D), Jeff Merkley (D)
• U.S. House delegation:  5 Democrats, 1 Republican (List)
• Abbreviations:  Ore.
• Wikidata description:  State Of The United States Of America
• Wikidata label:  Oregon
• Wikidata aliases:  Oregon, Or, Oregon, United States, State Of Oregon, Ore., The Beaver State, Oreg., Us-Or

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