Utah
( The Beehive State )
The state gets its name from the Ute, meaning "people of the mountains," an Indian tribe who lived there before the pioneers arrived. The state known as Utah began when Brigham Young led a group of Mormon pilgrims seeking freedom from religious persecution into the Great Salt Lake Valley, where they established a settlement in 1847. Mormons, members of the Church of Latter-Day Saints, make up a large percentage of the population of Utah. Utah became the 45th state of the Union in 1896. The golden spike completing the first transcontinental railroad line was driven at Promontory, Utah, in 1869, leading to a further influx of settlers. Utah is well-known for its snow-covered mountains and beautifully colored canyons. The wind and rain have formed rocks into many arches and natural bridges. The Great Salt Lake is the largest natural lake west of the Mississippi River; its waters are saltier than ocean water. The state's forests, mountains, lakes, and rivers are excellent for boating, fishing, hunting, sightseeing, skiing and swimming. One of Utah's most interesting places to visit is Mormon Temple Square in Salt Lake City.
Some of the famous celebrities that were born in Utah include:
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The Flag of Utah
Entered the Union in 1896 as the 45th State; flag adopted in 1911, modified in 1913. The beehive symbolizes industry, while the American eagle and flags stand for loyalty to the Nation. The early settlers were saved from starvation by eating the sego lily, now recognized as the State flower.
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 Largest Cities in the State
(2000) Salt Lake City, 181,743; West Valley City, 108,896; Provo, 105,166; Sandy, 88,418; Orem, 84,324; Ogden, 77,226; West Jordan, 68,336; Layton, 58,474; Taylorsville, 57,439; St. George, 49,663
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Business and Trade in Utah
Agriculture: Cattle, dairy products, hay, turkeys.
Industries: Machinery, aerospace, mining, food processing, electric equipment, tourism.
State Symbols and Emblems
- Bird: American Seagull
- Flower: Sego Lily (calochortus gunnisonii)
- Tree: Blue Spruce (picea pungens)
- Song(s): Utah, We Love Thee
- Motto: Industry
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Capital: Salt Lake City
Local Weather
Statehood: 1896-01-04
Population:
2,233,169 (27.2 mi2)
Geographic Area (mi2)
Total 84,898.83
Water 2,755.18
Land 82,143.65
Rank 12th Largest
State Education:
Pub & Prv Schools
College & University
Libraries
Border States: Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Wyoming
Health Information:
Illicit Drug Use
Youth Risk Survey
Housing: In Utah, there are 768,594 housing units, averaging to 9.4 per sq mile.
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Posters and Artwork
Park Avenue, Arches National Park, Moab, Utah, United States of America (U.S.A.), North America
Photographic Print 36" x 12"
• A Couple Looks Out Over Bryce Canyon Amphitheater from a Cliffside, Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah
Photographic Print 18" x 24"
• Woman Stretching, Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, Arizona Utah Border
Photographic Print 16" x 12"
• A View Out Over the Mountains of Utah
Photographic Print 12" x 16"
• Sandstone Formations in a National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, USA
Photographic Print 24" x 8"
• West Mitten at Sunset, Monument Valley, Utah, United States of America (U.S.A.), North America
Photographic Print 16" x 12"
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