2 (D -129) [Day 2] California

Day 2; 129 days before we leave. If you haven't been there yet, go to Day 1, the first entry of this blog for my introduction and explanations.

2. (D -129) California became the 31st state of the Union on September 9th, 1850. There are more people living in California than any other state, with more than 33 million people. It is the only state that has more people than Canada! (If you would like to read more about California, in easy English, click: http://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/California )

How many states does the United States have?
(OR: How many states make up the United States?)

Jane