a state on the W coast of the US: the third largest state in area and the largest in population; consists of a narrow, warm coastal plain rising to the Coast Range, deserts in the south, the fertile central valleys of the Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers, and the mountains of the Sierra Nevada in the east; major industries include the growing of citrus fruits and grapes, fishing, oil production, electronics, information technology, and films. Capital: Sacramento. Pop: 35 484 453 (2003 est). Area: 411 015 sq km(158 693 sq miles)
Abbreviation: Cal., Calif. or (with zip code) CA
2. Gulf of California
California in American English
(ˌkæləˈfɔrnjə; ˌkæləˈfɔrniə)
1.
state of the SW U.S., on the Pacific coast: admitted, 1850; 155,959 sq mi (403,933 sq km); pop. 33,872,000; cap. Sacramento
abbrev. CA, Cal, or Calif
2.
Gulf ofarm of the Pacific, between Baja California and the Mexican mainland
inhabitant, place, US States, Wine-producing areas
All related terms of 'California'
Baja California
a state of NW Mexico , in the N part of the Lower California peninsula . Capital: Mexicali . Pop: 2 487 700 (2000). Area: about 71 500 sq km (27 600 sq miles)
California fuchsia
a North American onagraceous plant, Zauschneria californica , with tubular scarlet flowers
California laurel
a Pacific coast shrub or tree ( Umbellularia californica ) of the laurel family, having aromatic evergreen leaves and hard wood; Oregon myrtle : a source of bay leaves
California poppy
a papaveraceous plant, Eschscholtzia californica, of the Pacific coast of North America, having yellow or orange flowers and finely divided bluish-green leaves
California rosebay
a Pacific coast shrub or tree ( Rhododendron californicum ) of the heath family, with rosy or purplish flowers
Lower California
a mountainous peninsula of NW Mexico , between the Pacific and the Gulf of California : administratively divided into the states of Baja California (or Baja California Norte) and Baja California Sur
Gulf of California
an arm of the Pacific Ocean , between Sonora and Lower California
Baja California Norte
a state of NW Mexico , in the N part of the Lower California peninsula . Capital: Mexicali . Pop: 2 487 700 (2000). Area: about 71 500 sq km (27 600 sq miles)
Baja California Sur
a state of NW Mexico, in the S part of the Lower California peninsula . Capital: La Paz . Pop: 423 516 (2000). Area: 73 475 sq km (28 363 sq miles)
eschscholtzia
a papaveraceous plant, Eschscholtzia californica, of the Pacific coast of North America, having yellow or orange flowers and finely divided bluish-green leaves
fuchsia
A fuchsia is a plant or a small bush which has pink , purple, or white flowers. The flowers hang downwards , with their outer petals curved backwards .