The State of
Oregon (OR)

The capital of Oregaon is Salem.

The Postal Code for Oregon: OR

The typical abbreviation for Oregon: Ore.

When the people of Oregon refer to themselves: Oregonian

Time Zone: While most of Oregon lies in the Pacific Time (PST/PDT) zone, Malheur County is in the Mountain Time (MST/MDT) zone. The southern 20% of Malheur County lies in the Pacific Time (PST/PDT) zone.

All of Oregon observes daylight saving time.

Nickname for Oregon: "The Beaver State"

State Motto: "Alis Volat Propiis" (She flies with her own wings)

State Bird: Western Meadowlark (sturnella neglecta)

State Tree: Douglas Fir (pseudotsuga menziesii)

State Flower: Oregon Grape (berberis aquifolium)

State Song: "Oregon, My Oregon"

Statehood: Oregon became the 33rd state on Feb 14, 1859.

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