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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