California Β· State Nickname Quiz
Launch the State Nickname Quiz mini-game with California as the first prompt. Quick facts and links below.
California's nickname is "Golden State". This page launches the State Nicknames quiz with California in rotation β 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
More about California
Frequently asked
What is California's nickname?
Golden State
Is this game free?
Yes β 100% free, no signup, no ads. Just play.
Can I play other California quizzes?
Yes β see the sibling games above. California appears in every Statedoku mini-game.