Oregon

Oregon

Oregon is a Pacific state bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the west, Idaho to the east, California and Nevada to the south and Washington to the north. The Snake River separates the state from part of Idaho and the Columbia River forms most of the state's northern border. Oregon's landscape includes beautiful scenery, timberlands, mountains, seacoasts, lakes, rivers, and some of the most fertile soil in the country. Oregon is often called the "Pacific Wonderland” because of its many wonders of nature. The state's natural wonders include the Columbia River Gorge, Hells Canyon on the Snake River, Oregon Caves National Monument and Crater Lake National Park in the Cascade Mountains. Crater Lake, known for its beautiful, deep blue color, is the deepest lake in the United States.

The state's name may come from the French word "ouragan," meaning "storm" or "hurricane." Salem is the state's capital and third-most-populous city; Portland is the most populous.

The state leads the nation in lumbering. Oregon's most important industry is manufacturing because of the raw materials that come from its farms, mines, and fisheries. Bonneville and McNary dams on the Columbia River produce massive amounts of hydroelectric power for the state's factories. Salmon and tuna fishing as well as crabbing are important in Oregon. Oregon's Willamette Valley is the most important trade and industry center in Oregon.

Oregon is home to many colleges and universities. These institutions offer a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs for international students. They can choose a large city, such as Portland, or smaller communities throughout the entire state. The "green" city is home to large universities such as Portland State University, and many small private universities, like Reed College.  Also, Oregon State University (OSU) hosts more than 1,300 international students every year.

List of colleges and universities in Oregon

Official Website of the State of Oregon

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