Fun facts about San Diego
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San Diego's name was given by Spanish explorer Sebastián Vizcaíno in 1602 in honor of Saint Didacus of Alcalá.
San Diego
United States
San Diego is a city on the Pacific coast of Southern California, adjacent to the Mexico–United States border. It is the eighth-most populous city in the U.S.
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The Kumeyaay village of Kosa'aay, meaning 'drying out place', was the precursor to the future settlement of San Diego.
San Diego
United States
San Diego is a city on the Pacific coast of Southern California, adjacent to the Mexico–United States border. It is the eighth-most populous city in the U.S.
From the “History” section
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The first European to visit the region was explorer Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo, who claimed the bay for Spain in 1542.
San Diego
United States
San Diego is a city on the Pacific coast of Southern California, adjacent to the Mexico–United States border. It is the eighth-most populous city in the U.S.
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San Diego is home to the rare species of Torrey Pine, found only in two locations, including Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve.
San Diego
United States
San Diego is a city on the Pacific coast of Southern California, adjacent to the Mexico–United States border. It is the eighth-most populous city in the U.S.
From the “Geography” section
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San Diego County has recorded 492 different bird species, more than any other region in the country.
San Diego
United States
San Diego is a city on the Pacific coast of Southern California, adjacent to the Mexico–United States border. It is the eighth-most populous city in the U.S.
From the “Geography” section
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