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Oregon’s peak tourist season lasts from May to the end of October,
with the summer crowds peaking around July (those visiting during these
times better make reservations well in advance). Oregon is a good time
to visit all year, however, with plenty to do in any season. Spring
sees the peak of Oregon’s fishing season, from late March to the
end of April. November in the state of Oregon is primetime for wine
lovers as the many vineyards begin their wine tasting. State Abbreviation: OR
State Capital: Salem
Largest City: Portland
Area: 98,386 square miles (is the 9th biggest state
in the USA)
Oregon Population: 3,594,586 (as of 2004)
Major Industries: timber, paper, farming mining, computer
equipment, electronics
Oregon Rivers: Columbia River, Willamette River, John
Day River, Snake River
Oregon Lakes: Upper Klamath Lake, Crater Lake
Highest Point: Mount Hood - 11,239 feet above sea level
Origin of the Name: Possibly from the French word Ouragan
meaning Hurricane.
State Nickname: Beaver State
State Motto: "She Flies With Her Own Wings"
and "The Union"
State Song: Oregon, My Oregon
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