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7 fact-checked facts about Oregon, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.

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The basics

What is the capital of Oregon?

AnswerSalem

Salem is Oregon's capital; Portland is its best-known city.

What was the Oregon Trail?

AnswerA historic wagon route for settlers heading west

In the 1800s, emigrants traveled the Oregon Trail by wagon toward the Pacific Northwest.

Going deeper

Which river forms much of the border between Oregon and Washington?

AnswerThe Columbia River

The Columbia River marks much of Oregon's northern boundary.

Crater Lake in Oregon holds which US record?

AnswerThe deepest lake in the United States

Crater Lake is about 1,949 feet (594 m) deep, making it the deepest lake in the US.

Which mountain range runs north to south through Oregon and includes Mount Hood?

AnswerThe Cascade Range

The volcanic Cascade Range stretches from northern California through Oregon and Washington.

Expert level

What is the highest mountain in Oregon?

AnswerMount Hood

Mount Hood, a volcano east of Portland, is Oregon's highest peak at about 11,250 feet.

The Oregon Trail traditionally started from towns in which state?

AnswerMissouri

Many emigrants set out from Independence and other towns along the Missouri River in Missouri.

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