Oregon


 * State:Oregon **
 * Capitol:Salem **


 * Facts about the State **
 * Bird: Western Meadowlark
 * Flower: Oregon Grape
 * Gem or State Rock:
 * Origin of State Name: Unknown. However, it is generally accepted that the name, first used by Jonathan Carver in 1778, was taken from the writings of Maj. Robert Rogers, an English army officer


 * Motto: Alis volat Propriis ( She flies with her own wings)


 * Flag [[image:http://www.zcareer.com/collegesuniversities/flags/Oregon.png width="208" height="144"]]
 * Population Size as of 2010: 3,831,074
 * Weather/Climate seasonal usualy mild


 * Geography **
 * Region of the US: northwest region
 * Major cities in the state: Portland
 * Neighboring states: Washington, Idaho, Nevada, California
 * Any bodies of water in or around? The pacific Ocean, the Columbia River
 * Topography
 * Time Zone


 * Government **
 * Who are the leaders? (Specify governor, 2 senators and House of Representative members)


 * History **
 * When the State got its statehood
 * Famous people
 * Famous events that took place in this state ** Culture[[image:http://www.destination360.com/north-america/us/oregon/images/s/oregon-whale-watching.jpg width="328" height="252" align="right"]] **
 * Special: foods, music, festivals, etc
 * Demographics – Diversity, Religion, etc.
 * Attractions **
 * Landmarks
 * Sports Teams
 * Recreation
 * Colleges
 * Famous buildings/businesses
 * Natural Parks
 * Major Events
 * Major Airports


 * Unique **
 * Crazy State Law
 * Interesting Facts

//Source: United States Postal Service - Abbreviations// || //Source: Resident Population Data - 2010 Census// || as the **33rd** state || [|(sports listing policy)] ||
 * ~ Abbreviation || OR
 * ~ Capital || Salem ||
 * ~ Population || 3,831,074
 * ~ Governor || John Kitzhaber (Democrat, to January 2015) ||
 * ~ Entered the Union || February 14, 1859
 * ~ Motto || Alis volat Propriis ( She flies with her own wings) ||
 * ~ Nickname || The Beaver State ||
 * ~ Flower || Oregon grape ||
 * ~ Bird || Western meadowlark ||
 * ~ Song || Oregon, My Oregon ||
 * ~ Professional Sports Teams || Portland Trail Blazers (Men's Basketball); Portland Timbers (Soccer)
 * ~ Origin of Name || Unknown. However, it is generally accepted that the name, first used by Jonathan Carver in 1778, was taken from the writings of Maj. Robert Rogers, an English army officer ||
 * ~ Historical Sites || The Oregon Trail ||
 * ~ Points of Interest || Crater Lake National Park, Mount Hood, and Bonneville Dam on the Columbia ||
 * ~ Bordering States || Oregon borders Washington, Idaho, Nevada, California, and the Pacific Ocean. ||