Oregon, in the USA, has an area of 255,026 sq km. Its capital is Salem while its population is about 3,421,400.
Located in the Pacific North-west region of USA, Oregon has a rugged mountain chain, the Cascade, running through it. Its Pacific shoreline is adorned with narrow coastal plains of sandy beaches. Oregon has been bestowed with a diverse landscape, characterized by great forested mountain slopes and treeless basins, rushing rivers and barren playas, lush valleys and extensive wastelands.
Having an economy that is primarily dependent on agriculture and lumber, Oregon is now experiencing a rapid growth in the tourism and electronics industry.
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| Portland Travel Guide |
Portland, also called ‘The City of Roses’, is situated in the state of Oregon, United States. It is located at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers and has a popul... |
| Astoria Travel Guide |
Situated in Clatsop County in Oregon, USA, the city of Astoria is located at the mouth of the Columbia River. It covers an area of 27.5 sq km and is the oldest white settlement to the west of the Rocky ... |
| Bandon Travel Guide |
Located on the southern coast of Oregon, USA at the mouth of the Coquille River; the city of Bandon covers an area of 8 sq km and has a population of around 3,000.
Often referred to a... |
| Bend Travel Guide |
| Bordered by the Deschutes National Forest and the Cascade Mountains, the city of Bend is located along the Deschutes River in the high desert plateau of central Oregon, USA. With a varied topo... |
| Cannon Beach Travel Guide |
Located on the northern coast of Oregon, USA, the town of Cannon Beach is spread over an area of 3.9 sq km and has a population of around 3,000.
The area receives very little sunshine and snowfall. How... |