Statehood Feb. 14, 1859 (33rd state)
Capital
Salem
Largest
Cities (by population) Portland, Eugene, Salem, Gresham,
Beaverton
Origin of
Name Believed to be from the word Ouragan, a French
word for the Columbia River
Population
3,521,515 (27th)
Motto "She Flies With Her Own Wings" |
Area 98,386 sq miles (10th)
Bordering
States (4) Idaho, Nevada, California and Washington
Number of
Counties (36)
Largest
County (by population) Multnomah, 660,486
Highest
Point Mount Hood, 11,239 ft.
Lowest
Point Sea Level, Pacific Ocean |
