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California · State Nickname Quiz

Launch the State Nickname Quiz mini-game with California as the first prompt. Quick facts and links below.

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California's state nickname

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California's nickname is "Golden State". This page launches the State Nicknames quiz with California in rotation — match the nickname to the state.

Why "Golden State"?

From the 1849 Gold Rush + the golden hills in the summer light.

Quick facts

USPS code
CA
Capital
Sacramento
Largest city
Los Angeles
Region
West
Admitted to Union
1850
Nickname
Golden State
Electoral votes
54
Bordering states
Arizona, Nevada, Oregon

Other California games

→ California · Place the State→ California · State Capitals Quiz→ California · USPS Abbreviation→ California · State Flag Quiz

More about California

→ California state page → Learn the 50 US states → All US states games

Frequently asked

What is California's nickname?

Golden State

Is this game free?

Yes — 100% free, no signup, no ads. Just play.

Can I play other California quizzes?

Yes — see the sibling games above. California appears in every Statedoku mini-game.