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San Franciscans tend to turn up their noses at their sprawling neighbour with its glossy LA-esque exterior. And yes, hightech computer firms have replaced ranches: but ignore San Jose and you ignore a diverse city packed with historic buildings, excellent museums, and fine restaurants and bars.
Fast Facts
Population
898,349
Currency
Name: US Dollar
Code: USD
Symbol: US$
Electrical Plugs
110V 60Hz
Languages Spoken
Essential: English
Time Zones
GMT/UTC -8
Country Dialing Code
+1
Weights & Measures
Imperial
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