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Population (1994): 1,163,261
(41st in size) State size: 85,564 square miles (13th in size) State Capital: Boise (named by French Canadians, from the French word "Les Bois" meaning "trees"). Major cities: Boise, Idaho Falls and Pocatello Admission to union: The 43rd State Date entered the union: July 3, 1890 Origin of state name: Unknown indian origin Nicknames: The Gem State Bordering states: Montana, Wyoming, Washington, Oregon, Nevada and Utah, with Canada to the North. State bird: Mountain Bluebird State flower: Syringa State tree: Western White Pine Motto: It is Forever |
Geographic Landmarks |
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| Geographic landmarks include Hells Canyon, which is the deepest gorge in the U.S., the Shoshone Falls, Mount Borah, the Salmon River Mountains and the Moon National Monument. |
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Major Industries |
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| Major industries include mining silver, lead, zinc, tungsten and gold, and agriculture including cattle, sheep, potatoes, wheat, sugarbeets and other vegetables. Forestry and logging also play an important role in the economy. |
Historical Highlights |
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| Native Americans lived in the area for thousands of years before the British-American Treaty gave the land to the U.S. in 1846. |
Population and Culture |
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Climate |
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Interesting Tidbits |
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Links to other sites about Idaho |
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 Idaho State Flag
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Idaho State Government home page |
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