European countries/US state/American/Asian countries equivalents. (Argentina, Colombia)

[Davy-040]

So we all agree with Spain-California and Sweden-Minnesota Next!

Which European country is most like Oklahoma?

[Gentoo]

Originally Posted by Guajara

Spain does have mountains

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Picos_...u_Urriellu.jpg


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:S...n_-_Diliff.jpg

Spains northwest coast has a lot similarities (Climate,Geography) to the northwestern coast of California, aswell
I'ts true that Spain doesn't really have a desert like California. But they atleast have a semi-desert.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tabernas_Desert

I DID NOT SAY spain didn't have mountains. What I said was, that the Sierras in CA resemble Switzerland more than they would resemble Spain. The same could be said for the San Gabriel Mountains. What's with the comprehension around here lately?

[Davy-040]

Originally Posted by Davy-040

So we all agree with Spain-California and Sweden-Minnesota Next!

Which European country is most like Oklahoma?

Belarus or Hungary?

[Guajara]

Originally Posted by Gentoo

I DID NOT SAY spain didn't have mountains. What I said was, that the Sierras in CA resemble Switzerland more than they would resemble Spain. The same could be said for the San Gabriel Mountains. What's with the comprehension around here lately?

I disagree, both the Sierras and San Gabriel mountains don't resemble Switzerland in anyway. (Different mountains, different vegetation, different culture and different climate) The Mountains in Spain are more comparable to them in all these categories imo.

[Guajara]

Originally Posted by Stud77

I can really see the california - spain


california??? spain!!

The beach on your picture is in Andalucia.
The Buildings give it away.
La Jolla Beach in SoCal looks just like it.


Best beach - La Jolla Cove, California 1440x900 Wallpaper #1

[Gentoo]

Originally Posted by Guajara

I disagree, both the Sierras and San Gabriel mountains don't resemble Switzerland in anyway. (Different mountains, different vegetation, different culture and different climate) The Mountains in Spain are more comparable to them in all these categories imo.

We will continue to disagree but at least we're understanding one another now.

[kent_moore]

Originally Posted by Davy-040

California - Mexico - Spain - Philippines

This must be because of religion and the Spanish influence.

I bet all of these countries do have "San Juan", "San Jose" or "Santa Maria" name of place.

[Gentoo]

Originally Posted by kent_moore

This must be because of religion and the Spanish influence.

I bet all of these countries do have "San Juan", "San Jose" or "Santa Maria" name of place.

If I may:

Originally Posted by f1000

There are a few places that geographically & climatically share similarities with California but culturally- none. There will be a few countries that will share a few parallels but nothing that would make them "alike"

California is a real unique mix of innovation...melting pot of human diversity...a certain dysfunction unique to this part of the world...it is unique not only globally but within the US.

That's perhaps the best way I've seen it said.

But yes, California does have a San Jose and a Santa Maria. If we have a San Juan, it must be a smaller town as I don't know where it is.

[Davy-040]

Hungary - Kentucky

[MrJester]

Texas-Bavaria (yep, Bavaria thinks it's its own country, separate from Germany. The most conservative and religious state in Germany.)
Germany-Japan (both very clean, both with a strong and militaristic past, strong nationalism and ethnic unity, proud heritage, meticulously maintained old towns, and impressive industrial efficiency)