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Based on recent LandWatch data, California ranks sixth in the country for the combined amount of land currently for sale in the state. Internal data records $34 billion of California land parcels and rural property for sale. With tens of thousands of properties and rural land for sale in the state, LandWatch includes a combined 913,396 acres of California land for sale. The average price of California rural properties, ranches, hunting land and other rural acreage for sale is $1 million. USDA data shows California is one of the top five biggest ag-producing states in the country. It also records the largest crop sales in the country. California has one of the largest and most diverse agricultural economies in the world, with over 400 different crops produced and billions of dollars in revenue generated annually. The state's mild climate and extensive irrigation systems support year-round agriculture, with major crops including almonds, grapes, dairy products, and citrus fruits. Agriculture is a significant part of the state's economy, providing jobs and supporting many related industries. California is the third-biggest state in the United States, covering 163,707 square miles (105 million acres). Game species to be found on land for sale in California include quail, dove, mule deer, ducks, and pheasant. Anglers have their choice of bass, catfish, trout, and pike.

California offers diverse hunting opportunities, with a range of big and small game species, as well as waterfowl and upland bird hunting. The state's diverse geography, including mountains, forests, and coastal areas, provides a variety of habitats for wildlife. Hunting permits and licenses are required, and hunting is tightly regulated to maintain populations of game species.
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California is the most populated state in the U.S. and the third largest in size, at 163,707 square miles. The name California comes from a mythical Spanish island paradise ruled by Queen Califia; Spanish explorers initially thought California was an island. The state's official nickname, "The Golden State," is due to it historically being a destination during the California Gold Rush in the 1840's. It borders Oregon to the north, Nevada to the east, Arizona to the southeast, and Mexico to the south. The Pacific Ocean borders the entire state to the west. The most populated city in California is Los Angeles, the second most populated city in the United States, and Los Angeles County is the most populated county in the United States. There are several other large metropolitan areas throughout California, in addition to Los Angeles, including San Francisco, San Diego, Riverside-San Bernardino and Sacramento, the state capital.

The geography of this large state is quite diverse, ranging from the large area of coastal land to the west and the Sierra Nevada mountain range to the east. There are incredible redwood forests in the northwest, the Mojave Desert in the southeast and the Central Valley area rich in land for agriculture. The state is known for the beauty of its landscapes and coastline, and there are many recreation destinations for water sports, surfing, hiking, camping, golfing, hunting, fishing, and more.

California is considered a center of trending culture, being the home of the film industry and the birthplace of many types of computer technology. It is home to the largest university system in the U.S., California State University, with approximately 430,000 students. There are also several notable private universities, such as Stanford and the University of Southern California. Primary industries of the state are finance, government, real estate services, and technology. California has the highest agriculture and farming output of any U.S. state, though that only accounts for a small part of the state's total economy.