The capital of California is Sacramento, whose photo you see in the article - an American city located in the United States of America. It is located in the western part of the mainland off the banks of the American River. Its coordinates: 38 ° 34′31 ″ s. w. 121 ° 29′10 ″ s d.
Historical information
The city was founded in 1848. Initially, it belonged to Mexico. However, a certain remoteness from the state itself led to the fact that laws were not acting on its territory and the administration was completely absent. In addition, these lands have long belonged to the Mivoka Indian tribes , the basis of which was hunting.
However, when the Gold Rush swept the west of the United States, it was the capital of California that became the center of the prospectors. The founder of the city is John Sutter, an emigrant from Switzerland, calling him New Switzerland. Later it was renamed Sacramento, as it was not far from the river of the same name. In Spanish, this word means "sacrament." The development of the center was also influenced by its favorable location.
Sacramento is a port city. Through the canal, it has access to the San Francisco Bay. It is also the westernmost point of the railroad through the States. Since 1879, the city of Sacramento is officially the capital of California in the United States. The area of the city is 259.3 square meters. km
Geographical location and climate
Sacramento is located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada Mountain System, in the north of the California Valley. Not far from the city there is a merger of two water streams: Sacramento and American River. Close proximity to river valleys very often causes flooding and flooding in this region. The capital of California is located in the Mediterranean climate zone.
It is dominated by cool, frost-free, often rainy winters and dry, hot summers. Such weather is established throughout the city. An interesting point: in summer daytime temperatures are always high, but nights are often very cool. This is due to proximity to the San Francisco Bay. It is sea air that makes the temperature in the region much milder. Snow in the city is a rarity. It falls only a couple of times during the winter, and for a short time, without creating a permanent snow cover. The average temperatures in January are + 12 ° C, July + 24 ° C. The average annual rainfall is 450-500 mm, most of them fall to the earth in the form of rains and fogs in winter.
Population
The capital of California has a population of about 478 thousand people. In terms of the number of inhabitants, Sacramento takes 6th place among all cities in this state. By race, the population is divided into whites (35%), Hispanics (27%), Asians and African Americans (16% each). Indians in the city are about 1%. The capital is home to one of the oldest Chinese communities, whose ancestors have settled here since the founding of Sacramento. Together with the urban agglomeration, the city becomes the largest cultural and economic center of the western United States.
Development
As for the economy, the capital of California is developing in industries such as healthcare, education, tourism, construction, information technology and electronics. It is also in the city where the California state government sector is concentrated. During the 2008 economic crisis, Sacramento suffered more economically than other US cities. In this regard, the unemployment rate has increased. Also, the capital is considered a criminal city. There are twice as many crimes here as the state average. The government, of course, is trying to take action, but so far the indicators are disappointing.
Tourism
Sacramento (the capital of California) is a very cozy city. There is no racial discrimination, people are tolerant and friendly. In terms of tourism, there is also something to see. For example, the city has the world's largest Railway Museum. It is always open for both locals and visitors alike. And also in the city there is one of the oldest art centers - the Crocker Museum. In addition, in Sacramento there are many parks, zoos and there is a large water park where you can come to relax with the whole family. In the largest park "William Park" there are about 500 species of different animals. Sacramento is also a developed cultural center. Here you can visit theaters, ballet and listen to the symphony orchestra.