The state of California is located in the west of North America on the Pacific coast. California is the third largest US state .
As for the climate, it is distinguished by moderately hot summers, warm winters and a large number of warm and sunny days. The climate of California is excellent for agriculture, for growing oranges and grapes.
The name "California" was first used by the Spanish explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo .who explored the eastern Pacific coast in 1542. Legends say that Cabrillo named this land California after reading a popular Spanish novel that was published in 1510 and told about a fictional paradise island.
The traditional and legendary name of California is the "Golden State" due to its wonderful climate, blooming nature, and also because of the gold that was found here during the Gold Rush.
