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More immigrants settle in California than in any other state.
Most immigrants settling in California come from Asian-Pacific countries such as Japan and China. It's 282 feet below sea level. Mt. Whitney, which is 14,491 feet above sea level. California became a major U.S. attraction long before Hollywood or Disneyland existed, when gold was discovered at Sutter's Mill in 1848. This began the Gold Rush , which brought many people from all over the U.S. hoping to find gold and make their fortunes in California.