Golden Gate: Quick Facts

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San Francisco: Golden Gate Bridge

Aerial view of the Golden Gate Bridge stretching across the bay toward hills in San Francisco, California, with cars visible on the bridge and water below.

Map showing the location of the Golden Gate strait on the northern California coast, with the strait labeled in orange near San Francisco. The map highlights California and its neighboring states, as well as the Pacific Ocean, with a small inset globe marking the region's position in North America.

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