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[[Image:Sanandreas map.jpg|thumb|A street map of San Andreas.]]
'''San Andreas''' is a fictional state in [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]], based on the real states of California, Nevada, Arizona and Oregon. San Andreas appears to be comprised entirely of islands as the state is surrounded by water, however, several maps throughout the state depict the northern regions ([[Tierra Robada]] and [[Bone County]]) connecting to the mainland. San Andreas is estimated to be 36 square kilometers in size (13.9 square miles), the largest setting in the GTA series.
'''San Andreas''' is a fictional state in [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]], based on the real states of California, Nevada, Arizona and Oregon. San Andreas appears to be comprised entirely of islands as the state is surrounded by water, however, several maps throughout the state depict the northern regions ([[Tierra Robada]] and [[Bone County]]) connecting to the mainland. San Andreas is estimated to be 36 square kilometers in size (13.9 square miles), the largest setting in the GTA series.


The state is divided into three cities and five counties, the cities of [[Los Santos]], [[San Fierro]] and [[Las Venturas]], and the counties of [[Red County]], [[Flint County]], [[Whetstone]], [[Tierra Robada]] and [[Bone County]].
The state is divided into three cities and five counties, the cities of [[Los Santos]], [[San Fierro]] and [[Las Venturas]], and the counties of [[Red County]], [[Flint County]], [[Whetstone]], [[Tierra Robada]] and [[Bone County]].


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[[File:SA-counties.jpg|thumb|250px|Map showing cities and counties]]
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==Cities==
==Cities==
===Los Santos===
===Los Santos===
[[Image:LosSantosSunrise.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Los Santos]]
[[Image:LosSantosSunrise.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Los Santos]]
{{Main|Los Santos}}
{{Main|Los Santos}}
'''Los Santos''' is the largest city in San Andreas. It is based on Los Angeles, California. It is filled with references to famous L.A. landmarks, including the Hollywood Sign, the Watts Towers, the Capitol Tower, the U.S. Bank Tower and the Santa Monica Pier among many others. It borders Red County to the north and Flint County to the west. It is the hometown of [[Carl Johnson]], who returns from living in [[Liberty City in GTA III Era|Liberty City]] for five years, after his [[Sean Johnson|brother]] informs him of their [[Beverly Johnson|mother's]] death. After a deadly shootout under the [[Mulholland Intersection]] in Los Santos, [[Carl Johnson]] is dragged by Officers [[Frank Tenpenny]], [[Eddie Pulaski]] and [[Jimmy Hernandez]] to [[Angel Pine]]. Los Santos also includes several fictional boroughs that resemble cities in L.A. County such as [[Ganton]] (Compton), [[Idlewood]] (Inglewood) and [[Vinewood]] (Hollywood).
'''Los Santos''' is the largest city in San Andreas. It is based on Los Angeles, California. It is filled with references to famous L.A. landmarks, including the Hollywood Sign, the Watts Towers, the Capitol Tower, the U.S. Bank Tower and the Santa Monica Pier among many others. It borders Red County to the north and Flint County to the west. It is the hometown of [[Carl Johnson]], who returns from living in [[Liberty City in GTA III Era|Liberty City]] for five years, after his [[Sean Johnson|brother]] informs him of their [[Beverly Johnson|mother's]] death. After a deadly shootout under the [[Mulholland Intersection]] in Los Santos, [[Carl Johnson]] is dragged by Officers [[Frank Tenpenny]], [[Eddie Pulaski]] and [[Jimmy Hernandez]] to [[Angel Pine]]. Los Santos also includes several fictional boroughs that resemble cities in L.A. County such as [[Ganton]] (Compton), [[Idlewood]] (Inglewood) and [[Vinewood]] (Hollywood).
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===San Fierro===
===San Fierro===
{{Main|San Fierro}}
{{Main|San Fierro}}
[[Image:San Fierro Overview.jpg|thumb|250px|right|San Fierro]]
[[Image:San Fierro Overview.jpg|thumb|200px|right|San Fierro]]
'''San Fierro''' is the smallest city in San Andreas, situated on a peninsula in the western portion of the state. It is a fictional city based on the real city of San Francisco, California, with the additional references of two Firth of Forth bridges in Scotland, the Forth Bridge and the Forth Road Bridge, the latter being made to also resemble the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge in both design and physical location. South of San Fierro lies the massive [[Mount Chiliad]] and the little town of [[Angel Pine]] in [[Whetstone]]. North of the city, across the [[Gant Bridge]] (San Fierro's version of the Golden Gate Bridge), lies the small town of [[Bayside]]. Northeast of the city lies the county of [[Tierra Robada]]. To the east is the [[Panopticon]], and to the southeast is [[Flint County]].
'''San Fierro''' is the smallest city in San Andreas, situated on a peninsula in the western portion of the state. It is a fictional city based on the real city of San Francisco, California, with the additional references of two Firth of Forth bridges in Scotland, the Forth Bridge and the Forth Road Bridge, the latter being made to also resemble the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge in both design and physical location. South of San Fierro lies the massive [[Mount Chiliad]] and the little town of [[Angel Pine]] in [[Whetstone]]. North of the city, across the [[Gant Bridge]] (San Fierro's version of the Golden Gate Bridge), lies the small town of [[Bayside]]. Northeast of the city lies the county of [[Tierra Robada]]. To the east is the [[Panopticon]], and to the southeast is [[Flint County]].


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===Las Venturas===
===Las Venturas===
[[Image:LasVenturas.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Las Venturas]]
[[Image:LasVenturas.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Las Venturas]]
{{Main|Las Venturas}}
{{Main|Las Venturas}}
'''Las Venturas''' is a fictitious city based on Las Vegas, Nevada. It is the second largest city in San Andreas, and like its real-life counterpart, Las Venturas is located in a desert region and enjoys legalized gambling, sporting casinos such as ''[[The Camel's Toe]]'' and ''[[Caligula's Palace]]''.
'''Las Venturas''' is a fictitious city based on Las Vegas, Nevada. It is the second largest city in San Andreas, and like its real-life counterpart, Las Venturas is located in a desert region and enjoys legalized gambling, sporting casinos such as ''[[The Camel's Toe]]'' and ''[[Caligula's Palace]]''.
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====Red County====
====Red County====
[[Image:RedCounty.jpg|thumb|150px|right|A view of Red County from [[Fern Ridge]]]]
{{Main|Red County}}
{{Main|Red County}}
'''Red County''' is a rural county located among forests consisting of primarily tall redwood trees and streams. The county is based on the quintessential American countryside and is populated with stereotypical rednecks.
'''Red County''' is a rural county located among forests consisting of primarily tall redwood trees and streams. The county is based on the quintessential American countryside and is populated with stereotypical rednecks.
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====Palomino Creek====
====Palomino Creek====
[[Image:Palomino.jpg|thumb|150px|right|Palomino Creek, with its infamous wheelchair on the bridge]]
{{Main|Palomino Creek}}
{{Main|Palomino Creek}}
'''Palomino Creek''' is a town located in north east Red County in the state of San Andreas. It is home to a bank, which has suffered from many robberies, a Pizza Stack, and Hanky Panky Point, a popular destination for teenage couples and weird old men. A mention on [[K-Rose]] radio station mentions a football game between Palomino Creek High School & Blueberry High School, in [[Blueberry]] (although there is no football field or high school in either city).
'''Palomino Creek''' is a town located in north east Red County in the state of San Andreas. It is home to a bank, which has suffered from many robberies, a Pizza Stack, and Hanky Panky Point, a popular destination for teenage couples and weird old men. A mention on [[K-Rose]] radio station mentions a football game between Palomino Creek High School & Blueberry High School, in [[Blueberry]] (although there is no football field or high school in either city).


====Montgomery====
====Montgomery====
[[Image:Montgomery.jpg|thumb|150px|right|Montgomery]]
{{Main|Montgomery}}
{{Main|Montgomery}}
'''Montgomery''' is located in northeastern Red County. It has a small hospital, ''Crippen Memorial'', a [[Well Stacked Pizza]], and also contains a small [[Inside Track|horse betting shop]].
'''Montgomery''' is located in northeastern Red County. It has a small hospital, ''Crippen Memorial'', a [[Well Stacked Pizza]], and also contains a small [[Inside Track|horse betting shop]].


====Dillimore====
====Dillimore====
[[Image:Dillimore.jpg|thumb|150px|right|Dillimore]]
{{Main|Dillimore}}
{{Main|Dillimore}}
'''Dillimore''' is located on the northern outskirts of Los Santos. Although it is a small town, it contains a sheriff's office, a [[Pay 'n' Spray]], a gas station and a [[The Welcome Pump|diner]]. It also houses the large farm estate which contains the [[Quad]].
'''Dillimore''' is located on the northern outskirts of Los Santos. Although it is a small town, it contains a sheriff's office, a [[Pay 'n' Spray]], a gas station and a [[The Welcome Pump|diner]]. It also houses the large farm estate which contains the [[Quad]].


====Blueberry====
====Blueberry====
[[Image:Blueberry.jpg|thumb|150px|right|Blueberry]]
{{Main|Blueberry}}
{{Main|Blueberry}}
'''Blueberry''' is a fairly large town. On the outskirts of town, there is a large farm and brewery. The town itself is home to a liquor store and an [[Ammu-Nation]]. The climate resembles that of San Fierro. It is possible that the buildings on the outskirts of town are a high school, and the fields could possibly be a football field of some sort, which would answer an announcement on K-Rose about a football game between Blueberry & Palomino Creek.
'''Blueberry''' is a fairly large town. On the outskirts of town, there is a large farm and brewery. The town itself is home to a liquor store and an [[Ammu-Nation]]. The climate resembles that of San Fierro. It is possible that the buildings on the outskirts of town are a high school, and the fields could possibly be a football field of some sort, which would answer an announcement on K-Rose about a football game between Blueberry & Palomino Creek.


====Flint County====
====Flint County====
[[Image:Flint.jpg|thumb|150px|right|Flint County]]
{{Main|Flint County}}
{{Main|Flint County}}
'''Flint County''' is an undeveloped rural part of San Andreas. There are no towns and only a couple of farms. There are only a few missions in Flint County throughout the game which mostly involve racing through it.
'''Flint County''' is an undeveloped rural part of San Andreas. There are no towns and only a couple of farms. There are only a few missions in Flint County throughout the game which mostly involve racing through it.


====Whetstone====
====Whetstone====
[[Image:MountChiliad2.jpg|thumb|150px|right|Magnificient view of Whetstone featuring the most popular landmark of the area, [[Mount Chiliad]]]]
{{Main|Whetstone}}
{{Main|Whetstone}}
'''Whetstone''' is located in the south-west corner of San Andreas, just south of San Fierro. The county is home to Mount Chiliad, the tallest mountain in the state at a half-mile (800 m) in height.
'''Whetstone''' is located in the south-west corner of San Andreas, just south of San Fierro. The county is home to Mount Chiliad, the tallest mountain in the state at a half-mile (800 m) in height.


====Angel Pine====
====Angel Pine====
[[Image:AngelPine.jpg|thumb|150px|right|Angel Pine]]
{{Main|Angel Pine}}
{{Main|Angel Pine}}
'''Angel Pine''' is a logging town in Whetstone, located on the foot of Mount Chiliad. It is notable because it contains a hospital from which [[Paramedic]] missions can be performed. It also contains a sheriff's office, a saw mill, an Ammu-Nation and a trailer park. Interestingly, a hearse may also be found parked near the hospital. Carl Johnson was dropped off here by Frank Tenpenny, Eddie Pulaski and [[Jimmy Hernandez]] after Sweet Johnson was shot.
'''Angel Pine''' is a logging town in Whetstone, located on the foot of Mount Chiliad. It is notable because it contains a hospital from which [[Paramedic]] missions can be performed. It also contains a sheriff's office, a saw mill, an Ammu-Nation and a trailer park. Interestingly, a hearse may also be found parked near the hospital. Carl Johnson was dropped off here by Frank Tenpenny, Eddie Pulaski and [[Jimmy Hernandez]] after Sweet Johnson was shot.


====Tierra Robada====
====Tierra Robada====
[[Image:TierraRobada.jpg|thumb|150px|right|Typical Tierra Robada scenery]]
{{Main|Tierra Robada}}
{{Main|Tierra Robada}}
'''Tierra Robada''' (based on the Sierra Nevada Area) is a small, peninsular county north of San Fierro.
'''Tierra Robada''' (based on the Sierra Nevada Area) is a small, peninsular county north of San Fierro.


====Bayside====
====Bayside====
[[Image:BaysideMarina.jpg|thumb|150px|right|Bayside Marina]]
{{Main|Bayside}}
{{Main|Bayside}}
'''Bayside''' is a waterfront town located on the western tip of Tierra Robada, just north across the bay from San Fierro. The sole access point to the town is directly linked to San Fierro via the [[Gant Bridge]].
'''Bayside''' is a waterfront town located on the western tip of Tierra Robada, just north across the bay from San Fierro. The sole access point to the town is directly linked to San Fierro via the [[Gant Bridge]].
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====El Quebrados====
====El Quebrados====
[[Image:ElQuebrados-GTASA-southwestwards.jpg|thumb|150px|right|El Quebrados]]
{{Main|El Quebrados}}
{{Main|El Quebrados}}
'''El Quebrados''' is home to a sheriffs department as well as a medical center. The town is located east of Bayside. The name ''El Quebrados'', which is an improper mix of singular and plural Spanish, translates roughly to "The Bankrupt," or "the Broken".
'''El Quebrados''' is home to a sheriffs department as well as a medical center. The town is located east of Bayside. The name ''El Quebrados'', which is an improper mix of singular and plural Spanish, translates roughly to "The Bankrupt," or "the Broken".


====Las Barrancas====
====Las Barrancas====
[[Image:LasBarrancas.jpg|thumb|150px|right|Las Barrancas]]
{{Main|Las Barrancas}}
{{Main|Las Barrancas}}
'''Las Barrancas''' is located within viewing range of the [[Sherman Dam]], and is also located just beside a cliffside ruin. "Las Barrancas" is Spanish for "The Ravines".
'''Las Barrancas''' is located within viewing range of the [[Sherman Dam]], and is also located just beside a cliffside ruin. "Las Barrancas" is Spanish for "The Ravines".


====Aldea Malvada====
====Aldea Malvada====
[[Image:Malvada.jpg|thumb|150px|right|Aldea Malvada]]
{{Main|Aldea Malvada}}
{{Main|Aldea Malvada}}
'''Aldea Malvada''' is a ghost town located in Tierra Robada overlooking El Quebrados on the outskirts of town. It literally translates into English as "Evil Village".
'''Aldea Malvada''' is a ghost town located in Tierra Robada overlooking El Quebrados on the outskirts of town. It literally translates into English as "Evil Village".


====Bone County====
====Bone County====
[[Image:BoneCounty.jpg|thumb|150px|right|Bone County]]
{{Main|Bone County}}
{{Main|Bone County}}
'''Bone County''' is one of the most important areas of the game, other than the major cities themselves, containing many areas and missions needed for continuation; a large amount of easter eggs are also located within it. The county's two most prominent features include a secret military base named "[[Area 69]]" (based on Area 51) located at its center, as well as the [[Verdant Meadows]] Aircraft Graveyard, directly north of Area 69. Bone County boasts an oil field ([[Octane Springs]]), a [[Hunter Quarry|quarry]], and several unique natural features such as mesas.
'''Bone County''' is one of the most important areas of the game, other than the major cities themselves, containing many areas and missions needed for continuation; a large amount of easter eggs are also located within it. The county's two most prominent features include a secret military base named "[[Area 69]]" (based on Area 51) located at its center, as well as the [[Verdant Meadows]] Aircraft Graveyard, directly north of Area 69. Bone County boasts an oil field ([[Octane Springs]]), a [[Hunter Quarry|quarry]], and several unique natural features such as mesas.


====The Sherman Reservoir and Dam====
====The Sherman Reservoir and Dam====
[[Image:ShermanDam.jpg|thumb|150px|right|Sherman Dam]]
{{Main|Sherman Reservoir|Sherman Dam}}
{{Main|Sherman Reservoir|Sherman Dam}}
The county is bordered in the west by the '''Sherman Reservoir''' and '''Sherman Dam''' (based on the Hoover Dam) as well as Tierra Robada county. Las Venturas is located to its east, and Red County to its south. The county as a whole is obviously based on rural portions for the American state of Nevada, because it has a similar climate, terrain and topography.
The county is bordered in the west by the '''Sherman Reservoir''' and '''Sherman Dam''' (based on the Hoover Dam) as well as Tierra Robada county. Las Venturas is located to its east, and Red County to its south. The county as a whole is obviously based on rural portions for the American state of Nevada, because it has a similar climate, terrain and topography.
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{{Main|Las Brujas}}
{{Main|Las Brujas}}
'''Las Brujas''' is another ghost town located in the [[El Castillo del Diablo]] (Translation: The Castle of the Devil) region of Bone County. It is located right off the [[Verdant Meadows]] airstrip. Its name is Spanish for "The Witches".
'''Las Brujas''' is another ghost town located in the [[El Castillo del Diablo]] (Translation: The Castle of the Devil) region of Bone County. It is located right off the [[Verdant Meadows]] airstrip. Its name is Spanish for "The Witches".
==Gallery==
{| align="center"
|<gallery width="auto" perrow="4" style="font-size:95%; padding:0;" widths="180" captionalign="left">
File:RedCounty.jpg|Red County.
File:Palomino.jpg|Palomino Creek.
File:Montgomery.jpg|Montgomery.
File:Dillimore.jpg|Dillimore.
File:Blueberry.jpg|Blueberry.
File:Flint.jpg|Flint County.
File:MountChiliad2.jpg|Magnificient view of Whetstone featuring the most popular landmark of the area, [[Mount Chiliad]].
File:AngelPine.jpg|Angel Pine.
File:TierraRobada.jpg|Tierra Robada.
File:BaysideMarina.jpg|Bayside Marina.
File:ElQuebrados-GTASA-southwestwards.jpg|El Quebrados.
File:LasBarrancas.jpg|Las Barrancas.
File:Malvada.jpg|Aldea Malvada.
File:BoneCounty.jpg|Bone County.
File:ShermanDam.jpg|tSherman Dam.
</gallery>
|}


==Name origin==
==Name origin==
In real life, there is a fault named the San Andreas Fault, which runs the whole length of California. Since 3/4 of San Andreas is based off of California, Rockstar probably chose that the name was suited for the state.
In real life, there is a fault named the San Andreas Fault, which runs the whole length of California. Since 3/4 of San Andreas is based off of California, Rockstar probably chose that the name was suited for the state.
==Maps==
{| align="center"
|<gallery width="auto" perrow="4" style="font-size:95%; padding:0;" widths="180" captionalign="left">
File:Sanandreas map.jpg|A street map of San Andreas.
File:SA-counties.jpg|Map showing cities and counties
</gallery>
|}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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