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California is the most populous state of the United States. Located on the Pacific coast of North America, it is bordered by Oregon, Nevada, Arizona and Mexico. California is known for its pleasant climate and ethnically diverse population. The name California is most commonly believed derived from a storied paradise peopled by black Amazons and ruled by Queen Califia.

San Carlos, Spanish for Saint Charles, is a city in San Mateo County, California on the San Francisco Peninsula. It is a small residential suburb located between Belmont to the north and Redwood City to the south. The population was 27,718 inhabitants at the 2000 census.


San Carlos, The City of Good Living, aims for a small town feel. Its main downtown area is composed mostly of small shops and restaurants. San Carlos was the first city in California to open a charter school, and its schools rank consistently well in state-wide lists. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 15.4 square kilometers. As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 27,718 people, 11,455 households, and 7,606 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,807.8 per square kilometers.

San Carlos is definitely one of the popular tourist attractions in California worth paying a visit while touring the country. This place leaves a pleasing and unforgettable memory and justifies the proud cultural tradition of California.

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