Ahoy! Last week, the waters near Dana Point, California, looked like a scene out of a pirate movie. Sailing vessels gathered for a tall ships festival that included mock battles and tours of the ships.
POPULATION: 36,457,549; the most populous state
LAND AREA: 155,959 square miles; the third largest state
CAPITAL: Sacramento
LARGEST CITY: Los Angeles
NICKNAME: The Golden State
STATE FLOWER: Golden poppy