Oregon is a located in the western United States. Oregon is known for its abundant rainfall and startling natural landscape. It is one of the most fertile and agriculturally productive regions in the world. The beauty of the land is attracting immigrants in droves. Estimates show double-digit growth in Latino and Asian American populations since the 2000 Census. About 60% of the 138,197 new residents come from ethnic and racial minorities. Oregon has no sales tax, and is one of only two states which prohibit drivers from pumping their own gas (New Jersey being the other one).
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