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What is the Inland Empire?

Retry Correct Incorrect Although the “Empire” part of the Inland Empire was coined to promote economic growth in the region, the “Inland” part of its name refers to the fact that it’s about 60 miles inland from both L.A. and the Pacific coast. It borders Los Angeles County and Orange County.

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Kyle Grillot/Bloomberg via Getty Images

What is the Inland Empire?

• A Los Angeles industrial district at its furthest limit from the Pacific Ocean
• A metropolitan region between L.A. County and Orange County
• Another name for Orange County
• A quasi-independent micronation tolerated by the California government