Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the
United States bordering the Pacific Ocean, California,
Washington, Idaho, and Nevada. Its northern border lies along the
Columbia River and the east along the
Snake River.
Two north-south mountain ranges—the
Pacific Coast Range and the
Cascade Mountain Range — form the two boundaries of the
Willamette Valley, one of the most fertile and agriculturally productive regions in the world.
Oregon has one of the most diverse landscapes of the fifty states. It is well known for its tall, dense forests and its accessible, scenic Pacific coastline. Less well known are the semiarid scrublands, prairies, and deserts that cover approximately half the state in eastern and north-central Oregon.
Its highest point is the summit of
Mount Hood, at 3428 m.
