Portland is the largest city in the state of Oregon, home to a population of more than 2.4 million throughout its urban region.
The city is located at the confluence of the Columbia and Willamette Rivers and the foot of Mount Hood and is one of the most prominent port cities in the Pacific Northwest, known internationally for its thriving counterculture scene and socially liberal values.
It is one of the United States' most environmentally-conscious cities, noted for its bicycle-friendly atmosphere, farm-to-table culinary destinations, sprawling public parks, and city-wide sustainability initiatives.
Major attractions include the 412-acre Washington Park, which is home to the Oregon Zoo and a traditional-style Japanese Garden and tea room.
The city is also home to more than 60 independent craft microbreweries and brewpubs, earning it the nickname "The Craft Beer Capital of the World."
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