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California State Motto"Eureka" (Official)" The California state motto "Eureka" is a Greek motto which may be translated as "I have found it". It is in fact the only U. S. state motto in Greek. The motto may refer to two things: 1) the state admission or 2) the discovery of gold in California. California State Nicknames Whereas there is only one California state motto, there exist a number of state nicknames for California:
"The Golden State (Official)" Gold, both as beautiful warm colour and symbolic meaning of high value, is emphasized in various ways across the state - in buildings: Golden Gate Bridge, as natural scenery: Golden poppies in springtime and golden sunsets at the beach. Yet another meaning of the "The Golden State" is the historical reference (like the California state motto "Eureka" ("I have found it")) to the successful digging of gold done in California.
"The Land of Milk and Honey" This California nickname is a direct reference to the Bible and designates a land of prosperity and richness. "The Grape State"
"The Eldorado State" Like the California state motto "Eureka" ("I have found it") and the official California state nickname "The Golden State", "The Eldorado State" is yet another reference to the discovery of gold in California.
California State Slogans "California - Find Yourself Here" "California: As Seen on TV" "By 30, Our Women Have More Plastic Than Your Honda" "California: It's Long and Hangs to the Left" "California: Our Governor Can Inappropriately Fondle Your Governor" "I'm a Big Deal in California"
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