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Population (1994): 1,908,000
(34th in size) State size: 84,899 square miles (11th in size) State Capital: Salt Lake City (named after the Great Salt Lake) Major cities: Ogden, Provo and Salt Lake City Admission to union: The 45th State Date entered the union: January 4, 1896 Origin of state name: Named after the Yuta or Ute tribe Nicknames: The Beehive State Bordering states: Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, Arizona and Nevada State bird: Sea Gull State flower: Sego Lily\ State tree: Blue Spruce Motto: Industry |
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| The Great Salt Lake, Dinosaur National Monument, Bryce Canyon National Park and the Arches National Park are all significant landmarks. |  |
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Major Industries |
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| Natural resources include: copper, beryllium, gold, silver, lead and uranium. Agriculture includes cattle farming. Manufacturing includes food products, steel, and electronic equipment. Tourism is also a major part of the economy. |  |
Historical Highlights |
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| Home of the Ute tribe, Utah was first explored by the Spanish in 1776. Mormons, persecuted in other states, began to establish settlements in Utah starting in 1847. |
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Interesting Tidbits |
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Links to other sites about Utah |
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 Utah State Flag
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Utah State Government home page |
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