How much do you know about the Golden State? There are so many interesting facts about the 31st state, California! That’s why we are learning some fun California facts for kids of all ages today. Download and print our California facts pages, grab some crayons, and prepare for learning fun!
Printable California Fun Facts for Kids
California is not only the U.S. state with the biggest population, but it’s also home to the largest Native American population in the whole country. If you are looking for lessons about the different states in the country or simply want to learn more about California, you are in the right place! Click the button below to download the California Facts coloring pages:
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12 Fun Facts About California
- The population of California is 39.24 million, and it’s the most populous state.
- More than 20,000 years ago, the first people arrived in what is now the state of California.
- California has weird laws; for example, people who have Christmas lights on their houses in San Diego past February 2nd may be fined up to $250.
- Texas is about 68% bigger than California. The area of Texas is 268,597 square miles, and California is 163,696 square miles.
- The entire world population could fit inside the greater Los Angeles area.
- California has nine national parks, more than any other state in the country, like Yosemite National Park and Death Valley National Park.
- California borders the Mexican state of Baja California, “Lower California” in English.
- Coastal redwoods (the giant sequoia tree) are the tallest trees on our planet, growing up to 380 feet tall and around 18 feet across, and are found in California’s sequoia national park.
- Barbie dolls were introduced on March 9, 1959, by Mattel Inc., a southern California toy company.
- The state Motto of California is “Eureka”, and Ancient Greek word used to celebrate a discovery.
- The Golden Gate Bridge spans the Golden Gate, a one-mile-wide strait that connects San Francisco Bay to the Pacific Ocean.
- The exact origin of fortune cookies is unclear, though various immigrant groups in California claim to have popularized them in the early 20th century.
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SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR CALIFORNIA FACTS SHEETS
- Something to color with favorite crayons, colored pencils, markers, paint, watercolors…
- The printable California facts coloring sheets template pdf — see button below to download & print.
- California Facts coloring pages are sized for standard letter printer paper dimensions – 8.5 x 11 inches.
This pdf file includes two coloring sheets loaded with California facts that you don’t want to miss. Print as many sets as needed and give them to friends or family!
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Which California fact from our facts list did you like the most?
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