Central Valley

geographical name

valley between the Sierra Nevada and Coast Ranges in central California comprising the valleys of the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers

Note: The Central Valley contains productive irrigated farmland.

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“Central Valley.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Central%20Valley. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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