.california

a new top-level domain

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Advantages

California, perhaps the most well-known state on the North American continent, will soon have its own location on the Internet. With a population of more than 37 million inhabitants and the seventh largest economy in the world the state represents an important destination for both residents of the United States and citizens of the world alike. California offers a vast array of experiences. The state excels especially as a vacation destination and as a location for business. Visitors can enjoy any number of different landscapes and climates, from beaches, forests and mountains. In terms of the technology industry, the state ranks as second to none in the number of established and start-up companies. A new top-level domain is therefore an exceptional way for individuals, businesses and organizations to display their connection to the state. The name .california will help site creator's classify their content as being specifically related to the state and thus be able to more closely connect site content to California.

Vision

The proposed name extension .california is the independent top-level domain of the community of Californians on the Internet. The local addresses available with this domain ending are concise and create an identity for citizens, companies and institutions alike. Those providing and looking for information, goods and services can thus intuitively come together to sites featuring the .california ending. The .california domains strengthen the feeling of community among Californians, improve communication and make interaction easier, thus providing a stimulus for innovation and development. Both for Californians and for non-residents, websites containing the state's name become more attractive as a place to visit, as a place for business and as a place to live.

Mission

dotCalifornia’s mission is to support the many and varied interests of Californians and their community with the top-level domain .california and to give Californians, their locations, their companies and organisations a unique identity on the Internet.