State of San Andreas
Unveiling the world where fiction mirrors reality.
San Andreas is GTA’s answer to California, blended with elements from Nevada and even Utah.
Key Regions & Inspirations
- Los Santos → Los Angeles
- San Fierro → San Francisco
- Las Venturas → Las Vegas
- Tierra Robada → Sierra Nevada
- Sherman Dam → Hoover Dam
- Area 69 → Area 51
Facts & Figures
- Population: ~33 million (similar to California)
- Founded: 1850
- State Animal: Beaver
- Name Origin: A nod to Saint Andrew and the San Andreas Fault
Lore Adjustment: Southern Nevada is absorbed into San Andreas to preserve geographical consistency in the GTA world—this explains Las Venturas's presence without removing Nevada from the map entirely.