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Idaho
Idaho is state located in the
northwestern United States. Its
capital is Boise and the U.S. postal
abbreviation is ID.
USS Idaho was named in honor of this state.
State nickname: Gem State
Capital Boise
Largest City Boise
Ranked 14th
Area
- Total 216,632 km2
- Land 214,499 km2
- Water 2133 km2
- % water 1%
Population Ranked 39th
- Total (2000) 1,293,953
- Density 6/km2
Admittance into
Union 43rd
History - Order
- Date July 3, 1890
On March 4, 1863, President Abraham Northern Idaho:
Lincoln signed an act creating Idaho - Pacific:
Territory. Idaho was visited by Lewis
and Clark in 1805. At that time, Time zone UTC-8/-7
Southern Idaho:
approximately 8,000 Native Americans - Mountain:
lived in the region. Originally part UTC-7/-6
of Oregon and Washington territories,
fur trading and missionary work Latitude 42æN to 49æN
attracted the first settlers to the Longitude 111æW to 117æW
region. While thousands passed through Width 491 km
Idaho during the California gold rush Length 771 km
of 1849, few people settled there. Elevation
When organized as a territory in 1863, -Highest 8,050 meters
the total population was under 17,000. -Mean 3,859 meters
-Lowest 216 meters
The political stability of the
territorial period encouraged ISO 3166-2: US-ID
settlement. Almost immediately, a public school system was created, stage
coach lines were established and a newspaper, the Idaho Statesman, began
publication. In 1865, Boise replaced Lewiston as capital. The 1866 discovery
of gold in Idaho and the completion of the transcontinental railway in 1869
brought many new people to the territory, including Chinese laborers who
came to work the mines. When President Benjamin Harrison signed the law
admitting Idaho as a U.S. state on July 3, 1890, the population was 88,548.
Interestingly, the state still operates under its original (1889) state
constitution.
As Idaho approached statehood, mining and other extractive industries became
increasingly important to her economy. By the 1890s, for example, Idaho
exported more lead than any other state. Although Idaho's dependence on
mining has decreased, the state remains a top producer of silver and lead.
Today, Idaho's industrial economy is growing, as plants are built to process
the state's rich agricultural and natural resources.
Law and Government
The current constitution of Idaho provides for 3 branches of government, the
executive, legislative and judicial branches. The legislative body consists
of the Senate and the House.
Geography
Idaho borders Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Montana, Wyoming and the
country of Canada. Idaho has a rugged landscape with some of the largest
unspoiled natural areas in the country. Idaho is a Rocky Mountains state
with exciting scenery and enormous natural resources. Idaho has towering,
snow-capped mountain ranges, swirling white rapids, peaceful lakes and steep
canyons. The churning waters of Snake River rush through Hells Canyon, which
is deeper than the Grand Canyon. Shoshone Falls plunges down rugged cliffs
from a height greater than that of Niagara Falls.
The major rivers in Idaho are the Snake River, the Clearwater River and the
Salmon River.
Lakes
* Coeur d'Alene * Sawtooth National Recreational Area
* Payette Lake (McCall) o Redfish Lake
* Pend O'Reille o Alturas Lake
o Petit Lake
o Sawtooth Lake
Parks
* Hells Canyon * City of Rocks
* Yellowstone National Park * Farragut State Park
* Massacre Rocks * Balanced Rock
* Craters of the Moon National Monument
Economy
The state's gross product for 1999 was $34 billion placing it 44th among the
states. The Per Capita Income for 2000 was $24,180. Agricultural products
are cattle, potatoes, dairy products, wheat, sugar beets, and barley. The
industrial output is food processing, lumber and wood products, machinery,
chemical products, paper products, silver and other mining, and tourism.
Demographics
The 2000 population was 1,293,953.
Important Cities and Towns
* Boise (state capital) * Moscow
* Idaho Falls * Pocatello
* Lewiston * Twin Falls
* Coeur d'Alene
Education
Colleges and Universities
* Albertson College of Idaho * Lewis-Clark State College
* Boise State University * Northwest Nazarene College
* Brigham Young University-Idaho * University of Idaho
* Idaho State University
Professional Sports Teams
The Minor League baseball teams are:
* Boise Hawks
* Idaho Falls Padres
Other minor league sports teams:
* Idaho Stampede
* Idaho Steelheads
Miscellaneous Information
Major Highways
* Interstate 15 * United States Highway 20
* Interstate 84 * United States Highway 26
* Interstate 86 * United States Highway 95
* United States Highway 12
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