Oregon (pronounced The pronunciation /oɹɪgɑn/, while common, is seen as incorrect by Oregonians.) is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States, bordering the Pacific Ocean, California, Washington, Idaho, and Nevada. Its northern border lies along the Columbia River and the eastern border lies along the Snake River. Two north-south mountain ranges—the Pacific Coast Range and the Cascade Mountain Range—form the two boundaries of the Willamette Valley, one of the most fertile and agriculturally productive regions in the world.

Oregon has one of the most diverse landscapes in the nation. It is well known for its tall, dense forests and its accessible, scenic Pacific coastline. Other areas include the semiarid scrublands, prairies, and deserts that cover approximately half the state in eastern and north-central Oregon. It is one of the few places in the Northern Hemisphere where lift-serviced alpine skiing is available year round.

Oregon's population in 2000 was 3,421,399, a 20.4% increase over 1990. The Census Bureau estimated Oregon's population to have reached 3,594,586 by 2004.

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Gas prices on the rise in Oregon and U.S.; average in Oregon rose 3 cents to $2.74. #pdxtraffic
pdxcommute (Joseph Rose) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 22:02:24 -0000
Gas prices on the rise in Oregon and U.S.; average in Oregon rose 3 cents to $2.74. #pdxtraffic
Gloomy day in Winters. Missing so Cal and Oregon already.
jackiesize (Jaqueline) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 22:00:27 -0000
Gloomy day in Winters. Missing so Cal and Oregon already.
Medford, Oregon 2:00 PM 52.9°F 82 pct 2.9 mph NNW # http://www.ryanweather.com
Ryan541 (Ryan Snider) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:59:39 -0000
Medford, Oregon 2:00 PM 52.9°F 82 pct 2.9 mph NNW # http://www.ryanweather.com
Just remember about J.J Stewart from Oregon State wtf SteHood
G_MONEY253 (G-Money) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:59:39 -0000
Just remember about J.J Stewart from Oregon State wtf SteHood
Fish Grotto Mural in Portland, Oregon http://flic.kr/p/5fW6W
oybay (Bob oybay Davidson) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:59:33 -0000
Fish Grotto Mural in Portland, Oregon http://flic.kr/p/5fW6W
Hells Canyon, on the border of Idaho and Oregon, is the deepest river gorge in North America, at 8,000 ft deep http://bit.ly/1psKUV
UniqueInns (Unique Inns) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:59:26 -0000
Hells Canyon, on the border of Idaho and Oregon, is the deepest river gorge in North America, at 8,000 ft deep http://bit.ly/1psKUV

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