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The Oregon or Oregon[1] is one of 50 states of United States of AmericaLocated in the Region Pacific States. Oregon is, as its northern neighbor, Washington, Known for its forests of evergreen. Forests cover half of the entire state. Thanks to the abundance of forests, Oregon is one of the largest timber producers in the country. the state produces about 10% of all timber produced in the United States annually, more than any other U.S. state except Washington. Another striking aspect is the geographical rain Torrential common throughout the year in Oregon. Both forests and rainfall, however, are present only in western Oregon, west of Rockies. To the east, most of the state is characterized by its semi-arid climate and its dry land.
The natural beauty of Oregon – thanks to its abundance of forests, mountains, rivers and lakes – Attract millions of tourists every year to the state. The people of Oregon are proud of these natural attractions, and are nationally known for giving great importance to the proper use of natural resources. Nevertheless, the rapid population growth the state is a threat to the natural attractions of the state. Most of all, the people of Oregon has tried to balance the development support required to support this growing population, without making the state unattractive to new residents. The Oregon has pioneered in finding some alternative solutions to their environmental problems, but has also suffered by the rapid clearing of their forests. Besides tourism and the timber industry, other sources of income are important to Oregon fishingThe agricultureThe livestockThe industry of manufacturing of high technology and finance.
The Columbia River serves as a natural border between Oregon and Washington. Historically, this river was formerly called River Oregon. The name possibly derives from the state of this historical name. During century and the first decades of century, Several settlers British and Spanish installed trading posts in the region, to market the purchase of fur Native peoples the region. This great fur trade – especially skin beaver – Oregon earned the nickname of its The Beaver State. Beaver, in Portuguese, means beaver. From 1840s, An increasing number of American began to settle in the region. In 1848The Oregon Territory was created, and February 14 of 1859The Oregon became the 33rd U.S. state.
