Portland is a seaport and the largest city in the U.S. state of Oregon. The city covers 380 square kilometers and it's the 26th most populous city in the United States, with its estimated population of 632,309.
Portland began to be populated around 1830s. Its water access provided convenient transportation of goods, and the timber industry was a major force in the city's early economy.
During the 20th century, the city had a reputation as one of the most dangerous port cities in the world, this untill the industial and economical boom after World War II.
Beggings of 1960s, Portland became noted for its growing liberal political values, and according to a research made in 2009, Portland ranks as the eighth most popular American city, based on where people want to live.
Portland is also recognized as one of the world's most environmentally conscious cities because of its high walkability, large community of bicyclists, farm-to-table dining, expansive network of public transportation options, and over 10,000 acres of public parks.
