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California is the most populous state of the United States. Located on the Pacific coast of North America, it is bordered by Oregon, Nevada, Arizona and Mexico. California is known for its pleasant climate and ethnically diverse population. The name California is most commonly believed derived from a storied paradise peopled by black Amazons and ruled by Queen Califia.

Hemet is a city in Riverside County, California, United States. The population was 58,812 inhabitants at the 2000 census. Each year, the city stages Ramona, formerly known as The Ramona Pageant, an outdoor play based on Helen Hunt Jackson's novel Ramona. According to the United States census bureau, the city has a total area of 66.4 square kilometers.

The city of Hemet was incorporated in January 1910. The city has long hosted the Agricultural District Farmer's Fair of Riverside County, which began in 1936 as the Hemet Turkey Show, now located in Perris. In 1950, Hemet was home to 10,000 people, joined Corona as the third largest city in the Riverside area.

Hemet is definitely one of the popular tourist attractions in California worth paying a visit while touring the country. This place leaves a pleasing and unforgettable memory and justifies the proud cultural tradition of California.



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