Oregon State Emblem In 1778, British captain Jay Kirk and his crew came here to purchase beaver skins.
In 1792, boston Ren Luo Cray found that Columbia River And name it. After 1830, thousands of Americans migrated from the Midwest to the Northwest the pacific ocean coast. On the Oregon Trail they passed, they could also see the ruts made by the caravan. The Oregon region was established in 1848.
In 1859, it joined the Union and became the 33rd state of the United States mainland. [1]
Oregon is located in the northwest of the United States, the pacific ocean Along the northwest coast, there are Cascade Mountains and Coastal Mountains in the west, and the eastern half is all plateau. It covers an area of 254806km ², ranking 9th among the 50 states in the United States. [2] Oregon has a mild climate and distinct seasons. It has more rain along the western coast and less rain on the eastern plateau. The forest covers half of the state. The climate varies significantly from region to region. The coastal climate is mild and humid, the inland is dry, hot in summer, and cold in winter. The average temperature of coastal areas in July is 13~16 ℃, and that in January is about 4 ℃. The annual precipitation is 1500~3000 mm. The average temperature of Columbia Basin in July is 21~24 ℃, the average temperature in January is - 1~1 ℃, and the annual precipitation is 250~500 mm. [2]
The highways in the prefecture extend in all directions. In addition to 66000 kilometers of main roads, there are 84000 kilometers of forest roads and rural roads. The total length of the railway is about 8000 kilometers. Water transport has always played an important role, with 23 port areas.
Portland, located on the bank of the Columbia River, is a deep-water port that can be reached directly by sea ships. It is the transportation and trade center of the state and the largest city in the state. There are more than 100 airports in the state, and the international airport is in Portland. [3]
According to the 2010 census, there were 3831074 people in Oregon. The ethnic proportion of Oregon can be divided into: 78.0% White , 12.0% Yes Asian American , 8.0% Yes Latin America Ethnic origin, 1.6% African American 1.3% is Indian aborigines , 3.1% mixed races. The top seven ancestors of Oregon residents are: a german （20.5%）、 Britisher (13.2%), French (11.9%) Irish (8.9%), Chinese (6.3%), Dutch (5.2%), Swiss (3.9%). In this state, 6.5% of the population is under 5 years old, 24.7% is under 18 years old, and 12.8% is over 65 years old. Women account for 50.4% of the total population. [3]
Economic indicators: Oregon in 2011 gross domestic product US $194.7 billion, ranking 25th in the US, accounting for 1.30% of the US GDP; GDP per capita is 50297 US dollars. Trade status: In 2011, the total export volume was US $18.29 billion, up 3.5% year on year, ranking 24th in the United States. Main export markets include China, Canada Malaysia , Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and other countries and regions. The main export products include high-tech electronic products, agricultural products, forest products, transportation Metalware , plastic products, fishery products and communication products. In 2011, Oregon's exports to China totaled 3.16 billion US dollars, down 21.9% year on year. The main export products include computer and electronic products, chemical products, waste and renewable products, agricultural products, etc.
Foreign investment: foreign investment plays an important role in the economic development of Oregon. Its main source countries are Britain, Germany, France, Switzerland and Japan. The main foreign investment enterprises are BP, SolarWorld, Germany Siemens? , Japan Honda Air Liquide, etc. By 2011, nine Chinese companies had invested in Oregon, including Li Ning sportswear, Wuxi Cape Power, Changzhou Dongjun Solar Technology, etc. [3]
portland 
Oregon coastline Portland has many performing arts groups, including the Oregon Symphony Orchestra and Portland Ballet Association, Portland Youth Philharmonic Orchestra , Portland indoor philharmonic orchestra , Oregon Ballet, Pacific Ballet, and Oregon Dance. Oregon, Ashland Shakespeare Festival and Eugene Ballet are both nationally renowned performing arts groups. Urban culture
It is also called Beaver State. The state flower is Oregon Grape. The state bird is the Western Meadowlark. The state tree is Douglas Fir. The motto is "She flies with her own wins". [1]
The state is home to one of the most famous universities in the United States: Oregon State University 。 Founded in 1858, Oregon State University is one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in the United States. As a century old famous university with important influence in the United States, it has cultivated a large number of leaders and elite talents for the United States and the world. The following are the major universities in the state:
University of Oregon （University of Oregon） Oregon State University
Portland State University （Portland State University） Eastern Oregon State University （Eastern Oregon University）
Western Oregon State University （Western Oregon University）
Southern Oregon University （Southern Oregon University） Oregon Institute of Technology （Oregon Institute of Technology） Oregon Health Science University [6]
In religion, the proportion of Oregon residents' beliefs is as follows: 57% protestant , 15% Roman Catholics, 4% other Christians, 1% other religious believers, 18% non believers. Among the Protestants in Oregon, the top three factions are: Baptist Church 9%、 Lutheran : 7% vs Methodist Church ：5%。 Although Oregon is mostly Protestant, the number of churches in this state is quite small, which may be the smallest among the states on the west coast of the United States. Generally 80%, but only 12% in Oregon. Baseball Minor League: Portland Beavers, 3A Pacific Coast League, parent team: San Diego priest ） Qunhum/ Kaiser Salem Keizer Volcanoes, short-term Class 1A Northwest League, parent team: San Francisco Giant) Eugene Emeralds (short-term Class 1A Northwest League, parent team: San Diego priests)
National Basketball Association (NBA) : Portland pioneer （Portland Trailblazers） NCAA Pacific University American football: NCAA Oregon State University （Beavers） University of Oregon （Ducks）
Oregon Grape variety | Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Zinfandel, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Riesling |
soil | The soil of Oregon is mainly granite, with a small amount of volcanic rock and clay. [4] |
Oregon, like other states in the United States, is an administrative, legislative and judicial state Separation of powers Only at the national defense and diplomatic levels can there be no real power. Oregon does not have a deputy governor. If the governor resigns, the secretary of state will replace the governor. [5]
The Republican and Democratic governments in this state have no absolute advantage. But since 1988, when the US presidential election was held, the Democrats have won every presidential election.
Celebrities in the state include writer Beverly Cleary, cartoonist Matt Groening, and politician Mark Haidt Field (Mark Hatfield), actor Howard Hesseman, prose writer/poet Phyllis McGinnley, singer Chad Mitchell, chemist Linus Carl Pauling, and actress Sally Struthers. According to the Associated Press, on November 20, 2022 local time, Oregon Governor Kate Brown and her husband tested positive for COVID-19. [7]
