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13 Sep 2024
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Oregon
United States
10:20:48 PM
20 Nov 2024
Oregon Info
Abbreviation:
OR
State capital:
Salem
Population:
4,300,000
Largest city:
Portland (650,000)
State bird:
Western Meadowlark
State flower:
Oregon Grape
State tree:
Douglas Fir
Local facts
Oregon is in the Pacific Time Zone (PT), which is Pacific Standard Time (PST, UTC-8) during the winter and Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-7) during the summer.
Oregon observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks are set forward 1 hour in March to Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-7) and set back 1 hour in November to Pacific Standard Time (PST, UTC-8).
Oregon is 3 hours behind New York, which is in the Eastern Time Zone. For example, when it is 12:00 PM, it is 3:00 PM in New York (Eastern Time).
The state shares the Pacific Time Zone with several other states, including California and Washington.
Major industries:
Technology: A hub for technology and innovation, with companies like Intel and Nike headquartered in the state, and a strong presence in software development and hardware manufacturing.
Manufacturing: The state has a diverse manufacturing sector, including electronics, machinery, and food processing, with Portland being a major manufacturing city.
Agriculture: Known for its high-quality agricultural products, including hazelnuts, wine, and tree fruit, particularly pears and cherries.
Forestry: The vast forests support a significant timber and wood products industry, making it one of the leading states for forestry production.
Tourism: The natural beauty, including national parks, beaches, and forests, contributes to a strong tourism industry.
Technology: A hub for technology and innovation, with companies like Intel and Nike headquartered in the state, and a strong presence in software development and hardware manufacturing.
Manufacturing: The state has a diverse manufacturing sector, including electronics, machinery, and food processing, with Portland being a major manufacturing city.
Agriculture: Known for its high-quality agricultural products, including hazelnuts, wine, and tree fruit, particularly pears and cherries.
Forestry: The vast forests support a significant timber and wood products industry, making it one of the leading states for forestry production.
Tourism: The natural beauty, including national parks, beaches, and forests, contributes to a strong tourism industry.
Local trivia and geography:
Geography: Known for its diverse landscapes, including lush forests, rugged coastline, and volcanic mountains such as Mount Hood and Crater Lake.
Trivia: The only state to have a law that requires all drivers to have their gas pumped by an attendant, due to a law that dates back to 1951.
Famous Landmarks: The Columbia River Gorge, Crater Lake National Park, and the Oregon Coast are some of the state's most famous geographical features.
Geography: Known for its diverse landscapes, including lush forests, rugged coastline, and volcanic mountains such as Mount Hood and Crater Lake.
Trivia: The only state to have a law that requires all drivers to have their gas pumped by an attendant, due to a law that dates back to 1951.
Famous Landmarks: The Columbia River Gorge, Crater Lake National Park, and the Oregon Coast are some of the state's most famous geographical features.
Cultural insights:
Outdoor Lifestyle: Has a culture that emphasizes outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking, and skiing, with many residents taking advantage of the state's vast natural resources.
Craft Beer: Known for its craft beer culture, with Portland being recognized as one of the best beer cities in the U.S., home to a high concentration of microbreweries.
Environmentalism: The state has a strong environmentalist tradition, with many residents advocating for sustainability, renewable energy, and conservation.
Arts and Music: Known for its vibrant arts scene, particularly in Portland, with a thriving community of artists, musicians, and theater performers.
Outdoor Lifestyle: Has a culture that emphasizes outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking, and skiing, with many residents taking advantage of the state's vast natural resources.
Craft Beer: Known for its craft beer culture, with Portland being recognized as one of the best beer cities in the U.S., home to a high concentration of microbreweries.
Environmentalism: The state has a strong environmentalist tradition, with many residents advocating for sustainability, renewable energy, and conservation.
Arts and Music: Known for its vibrant arts scene, particularly in Portland, with a thriving community of artists, musicians, and theater performers.
Local customs:
Portland’s Weird Culture: Portland is known for its quirky, laid-back culture, which includes unique events like the Portland International Film Festival and the Portlandia TV show-inspired 'Keep Portland Weird' ethos.
Outdoor Festivals: Hosts numerous outdoor festivals throughout the year, such as the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, the Portland Rose Festival, and the Oregon Country Fair.
Green Living: Many locals embrace sustainable living, with a strong emphasis on recycling, local food, and using public transportation.
Portland’s Weird Culture: Portland is known for its quirky, laid-back culture, which includes unique events like the Portland International Film Festival and the Portlandia TV show-inspired 'Keep Portland Weird' ethos.
Outdoor Festivals: Hosts numerous outdoor festivals throughout the year, such as the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, the Portland Rose Festival, and the Oregon Country Fair.
Green Living: Many locals embrace sustainable living, with a strong emphasis on recycling, local food, and using public transportation.
Historical context:
Indigenous Peoples: Originally inhabited by several Native American tribes, including the Chinook, Klamath, and Nez Perce, who have a rich cultural heritage in the region.
Lewis and Clark Expedition: The Lewis and Clark Expedition reached Oregon in 1805, marking a significant point in the westward expansion of the United States.
Oregon Trail: A key destination for settlers traveling the Oregon Trail in the mid-1800s, seeking fertile land for farming and settlement.
Statehood: Became the 33rd state in 1859, after the Oregon Territory was organized in 1848, and its early economy was driven by agriculture, timber, and mining.
Indigenous Peoples: Originally inhabited by several Native American tribes, including the Chinook, Klamath, and Nez Perce, who have a rich cultural heritage in the region.
Lewis and Clark Expedition: The Lewis and Clark Expedition reached Oregon in 1805, marking a significant point in the westward expansion of the United States.
Oregon Trail: A key destination for settlers traveling the Oregon Trail in the mid-1800s, seeking fertile land for farming and settlement.
Statehood: Became the 33rd state in 1859, after the Oregon Territory was organized in 1848, and its early economy was driven by agriculture, timber, and mining.