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 Portland,
Oregon has been proclaimed as North America's "Best Big City,"according to Money magazine. One visit
will explain why. Come get a first-hand look at our unmatched
natural beauty, our bustling local scene, our sumptuous dining
and welcoming accommodations.
 Area:
130 square miles Population:
538,180; 1.95 million in the metropolitan area
Elevation:
173 feet above sea level
Climate:
33.5° (January); 79.5° (July) Precipiation 37" (less
than Atlanta, Baltimore, Houston or Seattle)
Acres
of Parks in Metro Area: 37,000, including the 5,000-acre
Forest Park
Miles
to the Pacific Ocean: 78
Miles
to a Glacier: 65 (Mount Hood)
Newspapers:
The Oregonian (daily), The Portland Tribune (semiweekly),
Willamette Week (weekly)
Times:
All of Oregon is on Pacific Standard Time, except for the Ontario
city area in Eastern Oregon, which is on Mountain Standard Time.
Daylight Savings Time is observed from the first Sunday in April
until the last Sunday in October.
Driving:
The speed limit is 55 miles per hour on most highways. Where posted,
the freeway speed limit is 65. Oregon law calls for drivers and
passengers to buckle up for safety in both the front and back seats.
The fine for each unbuckled person is $89. Oregon law also requires
that drivers carry proof of insurance.
Weather
Information : 503.275.9792 or 503.225.5555, access code
8051
Road
Conditions: 503.222.6721
Airport:
Portland International Airport ( PDX);
503.460.4040
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