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Why is San Francisco called San Francisco?

The reason why San Francisco is called San Francisco is because San Francisco developed rapidly during the gold rush in the middle of the 19th century. Overseas Chinese called it "Gold Mountain". Later, it was renamed "San Francisco" to distinguish it from Melbourne, Australia. It was also translated as "San Francisco". San Francisco, San Francisco. A port city on the Pacific coast of California, USA, is a world-famous tourist destination.

Because the water temperature of the Pacific Ocean in San Francisco is between 10 and 15 degrees Celsius all year round, it may drop below 10 degrees Celsius in the middle of the night in summer. Because San Francisco is close to the seaside and the Golden Gate Strait, it is often affected by fog in the late night and morning. However, there is very little rainfall in the summer, and the rainy season is from January to April. Although the winter is cold, there is little snowfall.

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San Francisco is a vacation paradise. The cultural and historical landscapes are pleasing to the eye, the food in the restaurants is surprising, and the grand hotels are beyond imagination. Theatrical performances and sports that visitors expect from major American cities are also available here.

The strongest voice in San Francisco is the enthusiasm of immigrants. This is an intoxicating cultural mixture: distinctive Italians, Chinese, Spanish, Japanese and South Asians. Settlements dot the landscape of California.

Famous attractions in San Francisco include: Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, Crooked Street, Chinatown, Alcatraz Island, Angel Island, Treasure Island, Golden Gate Park, Civic Center, San Francisco Palace of Fine Arts, Alamo Plaza, Twin Towers Peak, North Beach, etc.

Reference for the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia - San Francisco