The Beaver State is a nickname for the U.S. state of Oregon. Oregon is located in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States and is the ninth largest state by area. It is bordered by Washington to the north, California to the south, Idaho to the east, and Nevada and California to the southeast. The capital of Oregon is Salem and its largest city is Portland. The state is known for its diverse landscape, including mountains, forests, rivers, and beaches. The nickname 'The Beaver State' was given to Oregon due to the abundance of beavers in the area.