Willamette Valley

AVA area in the northwest of the US state of Oregon named after the valley of the same name. In the 1840s, many Europeans who had migrated via the Oregon Trail settled here. Almost 70% of Oregon's population lives here. The Willamette Valley is bounded by the Oregon Coast Range to the west, the Cascade Mountains (part of the Rocky Mountains) to the east and the Calapooya Mountains to the south. The Cascade Mountains, which are around 4,000 metres high, protect the area from the hot continental influences. The climate is mild all year round, with cold, wet winters and warm, dry summers. The valley is considered one of the most fertile agricultural landscapes in the world. Berries and vegetables are the main crops. In the 20th century it became a major wine-growing area.

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