It’s no secret that Oregon is truly awesome. From hazelnut production to llama population, Oregon ranks #1 in the country for lots of things. Here are some facts and figures to prove it:
- Oregon grows roughly 95% of the hazelnuts in the United States.
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- Portland has more breweries per capita than any other city in the world.
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- One fourth of the llamas in the U.S. live in Oregon - making it the state with the most llamas overall.
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- The Columbia River Gorge is said to be the #1 place in the country for wind surfing.
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- Oregon has more ghost towns than any other state.
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- Oregon’s Sea Lion Caves is the largest sea cave in the country.
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- Oregon produces between 28-33 million pounds of marionberries each year - which is over 90% of the marionberries in the country.
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- Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the country.
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What are some other ways Oregon comes in first place?
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