| The "Golden State" of California has long been one of | | | | Tourism remains as California's leading industry. Some |
| the most famous settlement spots in the United | | | | of the well-known tourist destinations within the |
| States. After the gold rush of 1848, countless people | | | | state are Disneyland, Hollywood, Golden Gate Bridge, |
| from all over the world came rushing to this | | | | and Sea World. There are many more similarly |
| geographically diverse land in search of opportunity | | | | famous theme parks, national parks, and landmarks all |
| and prosperity, seldom went away disappointed. | | | | throughout the state. |
| With almost 100 million acres of land, California is the | | | | Foreign trade has also been a major industry. Among |
| third largest state in the U.S., next only to Alaska and | | | | the leaders in this industry is the City of Los Angeles, |
| Texas. It is nestled along the Pacific Ocean with a | | | | whose ports have continually been one of the most |
| coastline of 1,264 miles stretching from the Oregon | | | | busiest in the country for decades. In 1994, the city |
| border in the north to the Mexican border in the | | | | overtook New York as the country's premier |
| south. It is one of the most culturally diverse states | | | | gateway for foreign trade. |
| in the country, with its citizens having varied ethnic | | | | Sports fans would never be disappointed as the |
| backgrounds like Native American, African American, | | | | state hosts a number of professional teams in |
| Hispanic, European, and Asian. California climate is also | | | | different sports. Among the famous California |
| one of the most diverse in the whole United States. | | | | professional sports teams are: the Los Angeles |
| With four different climate zones, one could always | | | | Lakers (NBA), Los Angeles Clippers (NBA), |
| find a region in California suitable for their taste. | | | | Sacramento Kings (NBA), Golden State Warriors |
| Although mountains and deserts dominate the state's | | | | (NBA), Los Angeles Dodgers (MLB), San Diego Padres |
| landscape, real estate lands is not hard to come by. | | | | (MLB), San Francisco Giants (MLB), Los Angeles |
| In fact, one could even find an upscale resort | | | | Angels (MLB), Oakland Athletics (MLB), San Francisco |
| community within the Colorado Desert - Palm Springs. | | | | 49ers (NFL), San Diego Chargers (NFL), Oakland |
| It has become famous for its warm winter sunshine | | | | Raiders (NFL), Anaheim Mighty Ducks (NHL), and the |
| and its star-studded population. Other upscale | | | | Los Angeles Kings (NHL). |
| communities can be found in the Bay Area, Central | | | | National Security matters is not an issue in the State |
| Valley, and the coastal strip between Los Angeles | | | | of California. Seized by the United States Marines at |
| and San Diego. Low to medium scale real estate, on | | | | the height of the Mexican-American war (1846 - |
| the other hand, could be found on the outlying | | | | 1848), San Diego Bay houses the largest |
| communities and upland areas. | | | | concentration of military personnel in any city in the |
| For business and employment considerations, one | | | | United States. |
| could always find opportunities a few hours drive | | | | With its natural beauty, coupled with teeming |
| away from their home. Employment and business | | | | opportunities, living in the state of California promises |
| opportunities in the state are among the highest in | | | | a future worth spending in. |
| the nation due to its continually booming industries. | | | | |