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Updated: July 24, 2024
Family photos of the Golden State - home to Silicon Valley & Hollywood.
The Golden State, one of the largest states in both population and geography among the 50 states, is divided geographically into Northern and Southern California. Some of the well-known areas of the state include Silicon Valley (the San Francisco Bay Area), San Jose, Hollywood (home to many stars), Los Angeles, San Diego, and many others.
The Golden State, one of the largest states in both population and geography among the 50 states, is divided geographically into Northern and Southern California. Some of the well-known areas of the state include Silicon Valley (the San Francisco Bay Area), San Jose, Hollywood (home to many stars), Los Angeles, San Diego, and many others.
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