Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States, located on the west coast between Washington to the north and California and Nevada to the south. It is bordered by Idaho to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west, with its capital in Salem and its largest city in Portland.

Where Oregon is

  • Oregon sits in the northwestern part of the continental U.S., on the Pacific coast.
  • It shares borders with Washington (north), Idaho (east), Nevada and California (south), and the Pacific Ocean (west).

Key facts at a glance

  • Region: Pacific Northwest, part of the broader Western United States.
  • Capital city: Salem, in the northwestern part of the state.
  • Largest city: Portland, a major cultural and economic center.

What Oregon is known for

  • Diverse landscapes including rugged Pacific coastline, dense forests, mountains, and high desert.
  • Major natural attractions such as Crater Lake National Park and the Columbia River Gorge.

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