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Sorry, your browser doesn't support Java(tm). San Diego, A city in southwestern California, on San Diego Bay, an inlet of the Pacific Ocean near the Mexican border. The second largest city in California (after Los Angeles), San Diego is a port of entry on San Diego Bay and the Pacific Ocean. Major Pacific fishing fleets are based here and the city's economy is also driven by a large United States Navy shipyard and other defense-related industries. Popular attractions include the San Diego Zoo, one of the world's largest zoos; and Sea World, a large oceanarium. In 1769 Spaniards established California's first presidio and its first mission here. A community developed slowly. Commerce at the harbor increased in 1827 when San Diego began to export cattle hides to New England. In 1846 the United States gained control of the community from Mexico. From 1850 to 1870 it was known as an important whaling center. The coming of the railroad in 1884 spurred growth. After 1940 military installations and defense-related industries were established. During the early 1990s San Diego's economy suffered because of the closing of a number of naval facilities. Population, 1,110,500+. California A state of the western United States on the Pacific Ocean. It was admitted as the 31st state in 1850. The area was colonized by the Spanish and formally ceded to the United States by the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo (1848). Sacramento is the capital and Los Angeles the largest city. Population, 29,839,250+. Updated 06-27-04 © Bill_MT 2000 Many images on other pages were found on line, I saw no credit taken for many thus no credit given. If you think I have one of your images, I will give credit or remove them as you desire.Send message to web master. Thank You Bill_MT TOP