Oregon Geography

Oregon is a state in the pacific northwestern region of the United States of America. The state is bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the west and the capital city Washington D.C to the south. Among all other states, Oregon is one of the three that border the Pacific Ocean and have a coastline on the ocean. The climate of the state is heavily influenced by its proximity to the Pacific Ocean despite the fact that it is in the northern latitude. Statistics indicate that Oregon State is the ninth largest in the United States and has a population of approximately 4 million people. The capital city of Oregon is known as Salem and is among the three most populated cities in the nation. The city is also a hive of many economic activities, which ultimately contribute to the region’s wellbeing. The state’s economy is mainly driven by activities such as agriculture, fishing and hydroelectric power. These economic activities tend to do well in this state mainly due to its diverse landscapes and waterways. Another major economic driving force in the region is technology, which began in the 1970’s.
The state’s geography is divided into eight main regions depending on the different elevations and highest summits. These eight regions include the Blue Mountains, the high desert, the Columbia plateau, Klamath Mountains, Cascade Range, rogue valley, Willamette valley, and Oregon coast. The climate in the region is generally mild ranging from oceanic climate to a Mediterranean climate. The oceanic climate is mainly influenced by the Pacific Ocean and is more common in the areas that border the ocean. On the other hand, the Mediterranean climate is comprised of sunny winter and hotter summers because of the proximity to the rogue