Oregon: state flag, capital and facts

State flag of Oregon

Oregon is a US state in the West region. Its capital is Salem, and its postal abbreviation is OR. Known as the Beaver State, it joined the Union on February 14, 1859 as the 33rd state. Its largest city is Portland.

The Oregon state flag shows the state seal in gold on navy on the front and a gold beaver on the back, the only state flag with two different sides.

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Oregon at a glance

Capital
Salem
Largest city
Portland
Nickname
The Beaver State
Statehood
February 14, 1859 (33rd state)
Region
West
Postal abbreviation
OR

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of Oregon is Salem.

Oregon is in the West region of the United States.

The postal abbreviation for Oregon is OR.

Oregon is known as the Beaver State.

Oregon became the 33rd state on February 14, 1859.

Oregon shares a land border with California, Idaho, Nevada and Washington.

The flag of Oregon shows the state seal in gold on navy on the front and a gold beaver on the back, the only state flag with two different sides.