California fun facts Flashcards
1
Q
3 major faults beneath San Francisco Bay
A
San Andreas
Hayward
Calaveras
2
Q
Economic character
A
GDP $501b
Largest economy in the US (could class as 5th in the world if it were a country)
Average household income- $96,265
85% of establishments are small businesses
13% in absolute poverty
Highest house prices in US- $1.61m average
3
Q
Social character
A
SF is the 4th most populous city in CA
808,437 inhabitants (second densest US city)
Culturally diverse
Relaxed perception of life (gold rush influence)
4
Q
Political character
A
Centre of progressive activism
Progressive/moderate divide
