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Entered the Union: February 14, 1859 (33rd State)
Oregon Capital City: Salem
Lagest Cities in Oregon: Portland, Eugene, Salem, Gresham, Hillsboro, Beaverton, Bend, Medford, Springfield, Corvallis
Bordering States: California, Idaho, Nevada, Washington
Oregon 2013 Population (Estimate): 3,930,065
Oregon 2010 Population (Estimate): 3,831,073
Origin of State Name: Is believed it was used by Jonathan Carver in 1778, was taken from the writings of Major Robert Rogers, an English army officer
State Motto: Alis volat Propriis (She flies with her own wings)
Oregon Nickname: Beaver State