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The Far West
The three far western states of California, Oregon and Washington have a coastline along the Pacific Ocean that in many places is rocky, with breathtaking scenery. Each of these states has a number of mountain ranges that are independent of the Rockies to their east. California is known for its large cities, but also has many areas of great natural beauty, as well as the immensely fertile agricultural valley that runs through the center of the state. Much of California is desert. The two northwestern states of Washington and Oregon are known for their wet climates in their Pacific coastal areas, though they are arid and desert-like further to the east. These two states are relatively large producers of agricultural products, but they also have cities, Portland in Oregon and Seattle in Washington, that each are known for their quality of life and economic diversity.
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