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What is the capital of California?
Answer
Sacramento
Sacramento is the capital of California, located in the northern Sacramento Valley. Though Los Angeles and San Francisco are more famous and larger cities, Sacramento has been California's capital since 1854. The city is home to the California State Capitol building and serves as the center of state government.
💡 Did you know?
Sacramento is home to the California State Capitol, completed in 1874, and was a major hub during the California Gold Rush.
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- Los Angeles
- San Francisco
- San Diego
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