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CACalifornia State Symbols
California's official symbols
Nickname
The Golden State
State bird
California Quail
State flower
Golden Poppy
State tree
Redwood
State motto
Eureka ("I have found it")
State song
I Love You, California
Capital
Sacramento
Statehood year
1850
About state symbols
Every US state has officially designated symbols — usually a bird, flower, tree, motto, and song — chosen to represent the state's identity, history, or natural environment. These symbols often appear on state license plates, state quarters, government seals, and tourism materials.
How California got its nickname
California is best known as "The Golden State." The nickname reflects the state's signature feature.
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