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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.
 
The city of Orange is located in Orange County, California. It is approximately 3 miles north of the County seat in Santa Ana, California, and approximately 32 miles southeast of Los Angeles. Orange is unique in that many of the homes in its Old Town District were built prior to 1920 whereas many other cities demolished those houses in the 1960s, Orange decided to preserve them.
 
The original inhabitants of the region that now comprises the city of Orange, California were Native American peoples, known as Gabrielinos to the local Spanish settlers. The city has a total area of 69.9 square kilometers. As of the census of 2000, there were 128,821 people, 40,930 households, and 30,165 families residing in the City. The population density is 2,126.5 per square kilometers.

Orange 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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