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California Map

Travel from beaches to mountains with these California map that showcase the state’s diverse geography and iconic shape. These sheets promote map awareness, creativity, and regional understanding.

The collection comes in a high-quality PDF for easy A4 printing and works great with light-up tracing pads at home or in classrooms.

Part of the Maps collection, Last updated on Fri, 30 May 2025 23:58:35 GMT.

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US Map with California Shaded and State Names

Black-and-white map of the United States with California highlighted using diagonal shading. Each state is labeled with its official two-letter abbreviation.
Black-and-white map of the United States with California highlighted using diagonal shading. Each state is labeled with its official two-letter abbreviation. | zuzuzi.com

US Map with California Shaded

Black-and-white map of the United States with California highlighted using diagonal shading.
Black-and-white map of the United States with California highlighted using diagonal shading. | zuzuzi.com

What is California?

California is a large state on the west coast of the United States, bordered by Oregon to the north, Nevada to the east, Arizona to the southeast, and Mexico to the south. Its long western edge meets the Pacific Ocean. The capital city is Sacramento, while Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Francisco are among its most famous cities.

Known for its beaches, mountains, deserts, and forests, California is home to Yosemite National Park, Silicon Valley, and Hollywood. Its state flower is the California poppy, and its state bird is the California quail. The state has a powerful economy built on entertainment, agriculture, and technology. It has a population of over 39 million (as of July 2024), making it the most populous state in the U.S.

How to say California in different languages?

  • English: California
  • French: Californie
  • Spanish: California
  • Arabic: كاليفورنيا
  • German: Kalifornien
  • Chinese: 加利福尼亚州
  • Japanese: カリフォルニア州
  • Korean: 캘리포니아
  • Portuguese: Califórnia
  • Italian: California
  • Hindi: कैलिफ़ोर्निया
  • Russian: Калифорния
  • Turkish: Kaliforniya

References

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why aren’t Alaska and Hawaii in their real location on the map?

On this map, Alaska and Hawaii have been moved to keep all the states together in one compact image. In reality, Alaska is far to the northwest of the continent, above Canada, and Hawaii is in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, far from California. This repositioning is a common layout trick to make the map easier to read.

Are these maps ideal for coloring?

Yes, these maps use black borders only with no fill background, making them perfect for coloring activities with crayons or markers.

What materials do I need to use these maps?

Just print them and use crayons, colored pencils, or markers. Lamination and dry-erase markers can make them reusable.