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The word California comes from a Spanish novel from the sixteenth century telling about an imaginary island. Queen Califa was the ruler of this place. When the Spanish first came, they thought it was an island like in the novel. The actual word California means "hot oven."

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California's nickname is the Golden State. We got this nickname from the Gold Rush, because gold was found here, also our state has golden sunshine.

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California's state motto is Eureka. It means "I Have Found It!" in Greek. We got this motto from the Gold Rush, because when miners found gold they would yell "Eureka!'

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The California state flag has a bear, a star and the words "California Republic". The bear means we are strong and the words means that we are a new republic. The star was taken from the Texas Lone Star. It was made in 1846.

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The California State Seal has a soldier and the words Eureka which is our state motto. There are thirty-one stars to represent that we are the thirty-first state.

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The California state flower is the California Golden Poppy. It looks like a orange-yellow flower with four silky pedals. The poppy became the state's flower in 1903.

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The California state bird is the California Quail. The quail is a chubby bird that is smaller than a pigeon. It is gray/white with some brown and black and on its head is a plume. The Quail is known for its hardiness and adaptability. It was officially chosen as our state bird in 1931.