Go down the road and experience the wild beauty of the "Beaver State", Oregon. The evergreen natural scenery stands out against the deserted countryside, as well as dense city areas like Portland and Salem. Vast forests cover roughly 60 percent of the state, and together with many rivers, not only form the typical western Oregon nature, but also an important part of the economy of the state. Oregon is one of the most geographically diverse states in Northwestern U.S. It's the 9th largest, and with a population of 4 million, forms the 27th most populous state. It's natural beauty includes deep forests, plenty of water areas and rivers, and encompassing volcanoes, high deserts, and arid scrublands.