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Portland (population 583,776) is a city in the state of Oregon and the county seat of Multnomah County. The population of the Portland metropolitan area is 2,260,000. Located near the convergence of the Columbia and Willamette rivers, Portland is the most heavily populated in the state of Oregon. It is the 3rd largest city in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Just the city of Seattle and Washington have higher populations.

In the year 1851, Portland was officially incorporated as a city. Today the city of Portland is known as an environmentally friendly and "green" city. The city of Portland boasts a sophisticated public transportation network, including light rail transit. Portland's commission-based government is considered progressive for its efficient land use planning. The city of Portland extends south to Lake Oswego within the county of Clackamas and west to the county of Washington.

Portland is a well-known rose growing center, enjoying a west coast marine climate. The city has been called "The City of Roses" and is home to the International Rose Test Garden and many rose gardens. The weather is characterized by warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters. Portland is well-known for its beer scene, with numerous microdistilleries and microbreweries making various local beers with unique names. The city of Portland is also known for its coffee and exciting cafe scene.

Portland is a perfect place for business. The city enjoys transportation advantages: East-West and North-South Interstates, International air terminal, two west coast intercontinental railroads and marine shipping facilities. Furthermore, energy is quite inexpensive here and resources are accessible. Mercer, the US consulting firm ranked the city 42nd in the globe in terms of quality of life. Mercer ranked Portland high in housing, public safety, the environment, recreation, sanitation and education, amongst other indicators.

The city of Portland has had some success retaining companies within the city, such as Wieden+Kennedy, an advertising business, and Umpqua Holdings Corporation and StanCorp Financial Group, two financial services firms. Other Portland companies consist of Rentrak, PacifiCorp, Portland General Electric, Integra Telecom, NW Natural and restaurant chains McMenamins and McCormick & Schmick's. On the other hand, some companies have moved head offices out of the city, such as Louisiana-Pacific, Willamette Industries, CH2M HILL, U.S. Bank, and Evraz North American.

Portland is home to the Portland Timbers of the MLS and the Portland trail Blazers of the NBA.