Alta California

geographical name

Al·​ta California ˈal-tə How to pronounce Alta California (audio)
former Spanish and Mexican province (1772–1848) comprising the present state of California
a name chiefly used to differentiate it from Baja California

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“Alta California.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Alta%20California. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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