The capital of California - Sacramento, the photo of which you can see in the article - is an American city located on the territory of the United States of America. It is located in the western part of the mainland along the banks of the American River. Its coordinates: 38°34'31″ s. sh. 121°29'10″ W e.
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 did not apply on its territory and there was no management at all. In addition, these lands have long belonged to the Miwoki Indian tribes, whose main economy was hunting.
However, when the "Gold Rush" swept the western States, it was the capital of California that became the center of prospectors. John Sutter, an immigrant from Switzerland, is considered the founder of the city, calling it New Switzerland. It was later renamed Sacramento as it was close to the river of the same name. In Spanish, the word means "mystery." The development of the center was also influenced by its favorable location.
Sacramento is a port city. Throughchannel it has access to San Francisco Bay. It is also the western point of the railroad across the States. Since 1879, the city of Sacramento has been officially the capital of California in the United States. The area of the city is 259.3 square meters. km.
Geographic location and climate
Sacramento is located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, in the north of the California Valley. Not far from the city is the confluence of two streams: the Sacramento and the American River. The proximity to river valleys very often causes flooding and flooding in this region. The capital of California is located in the Mediterranean climate zone.
Cool, frost-free, often rainy winters and dry, hot summers prevail here. 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 its proximity to San Francisco Bay. It is the sea air that makes the temperature in the region much milder. Snow in the city is rare. It falls only a couple of times during the winter, and for a short time, without creating a permanent snow cover. Average January temperatures are +12°С, July +24°С. The average annual precipitation is 450-500 mm, most of which falls on the ground in the form of rain and fog in winter.
Population
The capital of California has a population of about 478 thousand people. By the number of residents, Sacramento ranks 6th among all cities in this state. The racial composition of the population is divided into whites (35%), Hispanics (27%),Asians and African Americans (16% each). Indians in the city remained about 1%. One of the oldest Chinese communities lives in the capital, 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 he althcare, education, tourism, construction, information technology and electronics. It is also in the city that the sector of public administration of the state of California is concentrated. During the economic crisis of 2008, Sacramento suffered more economically than other US cities. As a result, the unemployment rate increased. Also, the capital is considered a criminal city. There are twice as many crimes committed here than 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 here, people are tolerant and friendly. In terms of tourism, there is also something to see. For example, the city hosts the world's largest railway museum. It is always open to both local residents and visitors to the city. And also on the territory of the city there is one of the oldest art centers - the Crocker Museum. In addition, there are many parks, zoos and a large water park in Sacramento,where you can come to relax with the whole family. The largest park, William Park, is home to about 500 species of different animals. Sacramento is also a developed cultural center. Here you can visit theaters, ballet and listen to a symphony orchestra.
