Santa Clara County, County in California, USA
Santa Clara County, known as Silicon Valley, is famously recognized as the global center for high technology and innovation.
Originally established in 1850, Santa Clara County was one of the original counties of California.
The county is home to numerous cultural landmarks such as the Winchester Mystery House and the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum.
The area has a Mediterranean climate with mild, wet winters and warm, dry summers.
Santa Clara is known for having more Superfund Sites than any other county in United States.
Location: California
Inception: 1850
Capital city: San Jose
Population: 1936259
Website: sccgov.org
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap