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Country :
USA
Currency :
US Dollar (USD)
Language :
English
Population
City: 776 733 (2000)
Metro: 7 039 362 (2000)
Metro: 7 039 362 (2000)
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Zone: Pacific Standard Time (PST)
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San Francisco came to life with the gold rush, caused by the discovery of gold in the Sierra Nevada foothills. In the 1930s with the construction of the Bay Bridge and Golden Gate Bridge, the city was connected to the bay area, now known for its numerous high-tech companies.
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Random San Francisco Highlights
The MoMA (Museum of Modern Art) in San Francisco was the first museum on the west coast dedicated to modern art. The museum's collection is housed in an iconic building at the Yerba Buena Gardens.
Japantown is home to a large part of San Francisco's still sizeable Japanese community. Many Japanese restaurants and shops can be found here.
San Francisco's largest park was developed in the late 19th century. The beautiful park - one of the best in the country - features several gardens, museums and other attractions.
San Francisco is home to North America's largest chinatown, a 24 block neighbourhood adjacent to the Financial district. The area contains some nice oriental style houses and temples.
