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California is a large and geographically diverse state located on the west coast of the United States, bordered by the Pacific Ocean. It is the most populous U.S. state and one of the most influential regions in the world in terms of economy, culture, and innovation. California’s identity is defined by its remarkable range of landscapes, climates, and ecosystems.
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Joshua Tree National Park is a protected desert landscape located in southern California, where the Mojave Desert meets the Colorado Desert. The park covers a vast area east of Los Angeles and north of Palm Springs and is known for its stark beauty, unusual vegetation, rugged rock formations, and expansive open spaces.
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California is a large and diverse state located on the west coast of the United States, bordering the Pacific Ocean. It is the most populous state in the country and one of the most economically and culturally influential regions in the world. California’s identity is shaped by its extraordinary geographic variety, dynamic cities, agricultural productivity, and global cultural impact.
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The White Tank Mountains are a rugged and visually striking mountain range located in central Arizona, forming the western edge of the Phoenix metropolitan area. Stretching across a large portion of western Maricopa County, the range separates expanding urban development from the open desert landscapes that extend toward the lower Colorado River basin. Despite their proximity to major population centers, the White Tank Mountains retain a largely undeveloped and remote character.
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Phoenix is the capital city of Arizona and the core of one of the largest metropolitan regions in the southwestern United States. It is located in the Salt River Valley, surrounded by low mountain ranges and expansive desert plains within the Sonoran Desert. The city is often referred to as the “Valley of the Sun” due to its abundant sunshine and warm climate.
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