Humboldt County is located in the northern part of California and is part of the Redwood Empire region. The county seat is Eureka, and the largest city is Arcata.

Humboldt County is governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors, which is elected by the citizens of the county. The Board of Supervisors is responsible for setting policy and overseeing the county's departments and services. The county also has an elected Sheriff, District Attorney, Assessor, Auditor-Controller, and Treasurer-Tax Collector.

The county is divided into five supervisorial districts, each of which is represented by one of the five members of the Board of Supervisors. The county is also divided into several incorporated cities, including Eureka, Arcata, Fortuna, and Ferndale.

Humboldt County is home to several state parks, including Humboldt Redwoods State Park, Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, and Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park. The county is also home to several national forests, including Six Rivers National Forest and Shasta-Trinity National Forest.

Humboldt County is home to Humboldt State University, a public university located in Arcata. The university offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

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