SOUTHLAND CALIFORNIA SUMMARIZED HISTORY, FACTS,  AND DEMOGRAPHICS 

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Economic Activities

• Trade
  
  California leads the nation in retail and wholesale trade. Los Angeles is one of the three largest United States trade centers in value and volume. Other Californian trade centers are San Francisco, which serves a very large area, San Diego, Sacramento, Fresno, San Jose, and Stockton. In addition, Californian ports are engaged in an extensive overseas trade.

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