California's west coast stretches to the north, and the rugged mountains stretch to the east. Most of the time, the coast is lined with steep cliffs, jagged rocks, and towering forests.

For the aborigines who settled here, this is a piece of fertile land that is difficult to cultivate. Without suitable crops, the yields of fields are low; without metal tools, forests are difficult to fell. California's Mediterranean climate means warm summers with no rain for months and cold winters full of storms. none

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