Oregon is a large state on the northwest coast of the United States. It is rich in beautiful natural scenery including mountains, waterfalls, forests and deserts. Due to its rugged terrain, Oregon also has several ski resorts.
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Basic information about Oregon
- State Name: Oregon
- State Abbreviation: OR
- Capital: Salem
- Largest City: Portland
- Area: 255,026 km2 (9th largest U.S. state)
- Population: 4,217,737 (27th highest in the U.S.)
- Time Zone: much of Malheur County MST (UTC-7) and in summer MDT (UTC-6), the rest of Oregon PST (UTC-8) and in summer PDT (UTC-7)
- More Information: Speed Limits in Oregon, Current Time in Oregon, Minimum Wage in Oregon
What to See in the State of Oregon
- Crater Lake National Park
- Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
- Cannon Beach
- Mount Hood National Forest
- Oregon Caves National Monument
- Smith Rock State Park
- Oregon Coast Trail
- Newport Lighthouse
- Willamette National Forest
- Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art in Eugene
You can post tips for other sights and places of interest in Oregon in the discussion.
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Fun Facts about Oregon
Date of Oregon’s entry into the Union
January 14, 1859 (33rd in order)
Oregon state nickname
The Beaver State
The Highest Mountain in Oregon
Mount Hood (3,429 metres)
Rivers in Oregon
- Columbia River (2,000 km)
- Snake River (1,735 km)
- Owyhee River (557 km)
- John Day River (452 km)
- Klamath River (423 km)
Airports in Oregon
- Portland International Airport
- Eugene Airport
- Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport
- Redmond Munincipal Airport
- Southwest Oregon Regional Airport
Oregon Sports Teams
- NFL (American football): no team
- MLB (baseball): no team
- MLS (soccer): Portland Timbers
- NHL (ice hockey): no team
- NBA (basketball): Portland Trail Blazers
Universities in Oregon
- Oregon State University
- University of Oregon
ZIP Codes
97001-97920
Oregon Weather
The weather and climate in Oregon is based on the altitude, plus it is influenced by its proximity to the Pacific Ocean. The coastal part of Oregon receives high rainfall most of the year, with droughts only during the summer.
Central and eastern Oregon experience cold, snowy winters and dry summers.
Current Forecasts:
Largest Cities in Oregon
| # | City | Population | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portland | 653,115 | Show on Map |
| 2 | Salem | 173,442 | Show on Map |
| 3 | Eugene | 171,245 | Show on Map |
| 4 | Gresham | 110,158 | Show on Map |
| 5 | Hillsboro | 108,389 | Show on Map |
| 6 | Beaverton | 98,962 | Show on Map |
| 7 | Bend | 97,590 | Show on Map |
| 8 | Medford | 82,347 | Show on Map |
| 9 | Springfield | 62,979 | Show on Map |
| 10 | Corvallis | 58,641 | Show on Map |
Food Prices in Oregon
- McDonalds Restaurant McMeal prices: $7.50
- Restaurant draft beer (0.5L): $5.75
- Cappuccino in restaurant: $4.13
- Coca-Cola in restaurant (0.33 l): $2.06
- Milk (1 l): $0.84
- Bread (500 g): $3.01
- Rice (1 kg): $4.26
- Egg (12 pcs): $2.90
- Cheese (1 kg): $13.70
- Boneless chicken breast (1 kg): $11.06
- Beef Loin (1 kg): $15.13
- Apples (1 kg): $4.90
- Bananas (1 kg): $1.79
- Oranges (1 kg): $4.20
- Tomatoes (1 kg): $5.08
- Potatoes (1 kg): $2.36
- Water (1.5 l bottle): $1.84
- Bottle beer (0.5 l bottle): $2.85
- Pack of Marlboro cigarettes: $7.50
Food prices in Portland effective January 2021. Take these as a guide, prices vary widely from store to store. Tax is included in the price.
State Symbols of Oregon
- Fossils: Chinese meta-sequoia
- Insects: Oregon carpet moth
- Flower: Mahonia holly-leaf
- Drink: milk
- Nut: hazelnut
- Fruit: pear
- Song: Oregon, My Oregon
- Bird: Western cottontail
- Fish: Chinook salmon
- Sports Team: Portland Trail Blazers (Class of 1990 – 1991)
- Tree: tree of yew
- Dance: Square Dance
- Animal: Canadian Beaver
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