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San Francisco
San Francisco (pronunciation: /ˌsæn frənˈsɪskoʊ/), often referred to as SF, is a city located in the state of California, United States.
Etymology
The name "San Francisco" is Spanish for 'Saint Francis' and was named after the mission, Mission San Francisco de Asís, established in 1776.
Related Terms
- California: The state in which San Francisco is located.
- United States: The country where California and San Francisco are located.
- Mission San Francisco de Asís: The mission after which the city was named.
- Golden Gate Bridge: A suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate, the entrance to the San Francisco Bay from the Pacific Ocean.
- Alcatraz Island: A small island located in the middle of San Francisco Bay. It served as a lighthouse, a military fortification, and a prison.
- Silicon Valley: The southern part of the San Francisco Bay Area, known for its high-tech companies and startups.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on San Francisco
- Wikipedia's article - San Francisco
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