a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
"Residents of California often brace for strong tremors, given that it is the third-largest state on the U.S. West Coast and sits atop major fault lines."
The most populous state of the United States. Capital: Sacramento. Largest city: Los Angeles.
"California is the most populous state in the United States, with its capital located in Sacramento and largest city being Los Angeles."
The name likely comes from Spanish, derived from the fictional island of California in a 16th-century novel. This story features a queen named Calafia, whose name may be a play on the Arabic word for "caliph."