Question
Download Solution PDFOne of the major hubs of information technology is the Silicon valley which is situated in _____.
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Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is California.
Key Points
- Silicon Valley is a region in the southern part of the San Francisco Bay Area in Northern California which serves as a global center for innovation and high technology.
- Valley refers to the Santa Clara Valley which is located at the southern end of San Francisco Bay and Silicon refers to the computer-related industries and high concentration of semiconductors in the area.
- These types of similar technology firms replaced the orchards which gave the area its nickname, "the Valley of Heart's Delight".
- The largest city in Silicon Valley is San Jose.
Additional Information
- The term "Silicon Valley" was coined in 1971 by journalist Don Hoefler.
- The major Silicon Valley cities are the following:-
- Santa Clara, Redwood City, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Mountain View.
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