Portland - the Largest City in Oregon

Portland is the largest city in the U.S. state of Oregon.  It has more than 600 thousand inhabitants in the city and more than  2.3 million people in the Portland metropolitan area.

Portland was incorporated in 1851. For more than a century, Portland has been known as the "City of Roses" with many rose gardens – most prominently the International Rose Test Garden. The city is also known for its abundant outdoor activities, liberal political values, and beer and coffee enthusiasm. Portland is home to a large number of independent microbreweries, microdistilleries and food carts that contribute to the unofficial slogan "Keep Portland Weird".

Portland is located where the Willamette River has its confluence with the Columbia River.  The Willamette River runs through the centre of the city.

 

This postcard came from LeSillyMe (10 September 2014) Swap-bot.