Cities of California
California lies on the west coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. It is the most populous state in the country and stretches from mountains and deserts to long beaches. The capital is Sacramento, but the largest city is Los Angeles. In this map you fly across California and learn to place its cities in the right spot.
You will meet real cities like San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco and Fresno. The most famous feature is the Sierra Nevada, a high mountain range crowned by Mount Whitney, the tallest peak outside Alaska. There are also stunning spots like Lake Tahoe and the Salton Sea, and rivers such as the Sacramento and the San Joaquin flow through the Central Valley.
Hop in the helicopter and find all the cities of California at your own pace — a fun, free way for kids and grown-ups to learn the map of this coastal state.
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What is the capital of California?
The capital of California is Sacramento, located in the north of the Central Valley on the Sacramento River. Many people think Los Angeles or San Francisco is the capital, but that is not correct — it is Sacramento. Los Angeles is, however, the largest city in the state.
What is the largest city in California?
Los Angeles is the largest city in California, located on the southern coast by the Pacific Ocean. It is the second-largest city in the United States after New York. Other large California cities include San Diego, San Jose and San Francisco.
What is the most famous geographic feature of California?
California's most famous mountain range is the Sierra Nevada, crowned by Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the contiguous United States. California also has the Coast Ranges along the shore, the deep blue Lake Tahoe, and rivers such as the Sacramento and the San Joaquin.
What is the best way to learn the cities of California?
The best way to learn the cities of California is by playing on the Toponauts map. You fly a helicopter over the coastal state and place cities like Sacramento, Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco in the right spot yourself. It is free and lets you practice at your own pace.