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Idaho Facts

  • Capital: Boise
  • Population: 1,293,953
  • Entered the Union: July 3, 1890
  • As the: 43rd state
  • Motto: Esto perpetua (It is forever)
  • State abbreviation/Postal code: Idaho/ID
  • Governor: C. L. Butch Otter, R (to Jan. 2010)
  • Lieut. Governor: Jim Risch, R (to Jan. 2011)
  • Senators: Larry E. Craig, R (to Jan. 2009); Mike Crapo, R (to Jan. 2011)
  • U.S. Representatives: 2
  • Secy. of State: Ben Ysursa, R (to Jan. 2011)
  • Atty. General: Lawrence Wasden, R (to Jan. 2011)
  • Treasurer: Ron G. Crane, R (to Jan. 2011)
  • Organized as territory: March 3, 1863
  • Entered Union (rank): July 3, 1890 (43)
  • Present constitution adopted: 1890
  • Nicknames: Gem State, Spud State
  • Flower: Syringa
  • Bird: Mountain Bluebird
  • Song: Here We Have Idaho
  • Sports Teams: None.
  • Origin of Name: Unknown
  • Major Industries: silver mining, potatoes, tourism
  • Historical Sites: Nez Perce National Historic Park, State Historical Museum in Boise, Cataldo Mission, Coeur d'Alene District Mining Museum, Silver City ghost town, Old Fort Hall
  • Points of Interest: Craters of the Moon National Park, Crystal Ice Cave, Lava Hot Springs, Peregrine Fund World Center for Birds of Prey, Sun Valley ski resort
  • Bordering States: Montana, Washington, Oregon, Wyoming, Nevada, Utah

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