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Idaho

Gem State · Capital: Boise

Gem State. Capital: Boise. An Indian-style word invented by George M. Willing

Entered the Union · July 3, 1890
Population
1,839,10643rd
Capital
Boise
Entered Union
189043rd state
Nickname
Gem State
Median Income
$50,895
Median Age
34.6years

Basic Information

Gem State
1,839,106
Population · 2020
Natives are known as Idahoan.
ID
Postal Abbreviation
Natives: Idahoan
34.6yrs
Median Age
Driving age 17 · majority 18
$50,895
Median Household Income

State Symbols

Nickname
Gem State
Motto
“Esto Perpetua” (It is forever)
State Song
“Here We Have Idaho” — Sallie Hume Douglas

Origins

Capital
Boise
Entered the Union
July 3, 1890 (43rd)
Origin of the Name
An Indian-style word invented by George M. Willing

Economy

Industry & enterprise
Agriculture
barelybeanscattlefruithayonionspotatoessheepsugar beetswheat
Mining
goldleadphosphatesandsilver
Manufacturing
chemicalselectronicsfood processinglumbermachineryprinted matter. Idaho Geography

Geography

The lay of the land
83,574sq mi
Total Area
Land 82,751 · water 823 sq mi.
Borah Peak
Highest Point
Snake River
Lowest Point
118°F
Highest Temp
118˚ F (7/28/1934)
The Landscape
Idaho is an elevated and mountainous state. There are two main mountain chains: Salmon River and the Bitter Root. While the mountains are highest in the eastern part of the state, they extend throughout the state. There are three major rivers in Idaho: Snake River, which runs to the Pacific; Bear River, which runs into to the Great Salt Lake; and a branch of the Columbia River.

Cities

Largest cities by population

Largest Cities

History

1805 — today

Famous People

Born or made in Idaho
Joseph Nez PerceFrank ChurchEzra PoudLana TurnerIdaho National Sites

National Sites

Parks & landmarks
01

Craters of the Moon National Monument

The park contain a moon like landscape created by volcanic flows. The 53,000 acre site is located in Southern Idaho.

02

Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument

this 4,200 acre monument located on the Snake River. It contains one of the world’s best collection of Plicene fossils.

03

Nez Perce National Historical Park

The park is dedicated to the Nez Perce Indians. The park is scattered in 24 sites throughout north and central Idaho.

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