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Idaho

Idaho

Idaho is a state in the northwestern United States bordered by Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Montana and the Canadian province of British Columbia. Idaho has a varied climate with some maritime influence although it is 350 miles away from the Pacific Ocean.

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About Idaho

Idaho has much warmer temperatures that one would expect from a northern state with a high altitude. The temperatures can be hot in the summer with low humidity and cooler temperatures in the winter months.

Idaho was claimed by both the United States and Great Britain and the United States gained undisputed jurisdiction in 1846. On July 4, 1863 the Idaho Territory was created and parts of the present-day state were included in the Oregon, Washington, and Dakota Territories. Idaho achieved statehood in 1890 with the economy mainly in metal mining, tourism, forest products and agriculture.

The Idaho Territory was admitted to the union on July 3, 1890 as the 43rd state. The capital city is at Boise with a statewide area of 83,570 sq miles. The state nickname is the Gem State with the motto being Esto perpetua (Let it be perpetual). The state bird is the Mountain Bluebird and the state flower is the Syringa. The current economy flourishes with agriculture involving cattle, potatoes, dairy products, wheat, sugar beets, and barley.

Idaho has a rich cultural history to indulge yourself in! You will find guided pioneer landmark tours or visit many state landmarks like the Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail or visit a memorial to Sacajawea or Ernest Hemingway. If your wild side is showing check out one of the multiple amusement parks or try your luck at a Native American Casino. Idaho offers a little something for everyone!

Some Famous Idaho citizens:

*Aaron Paul Sturtevant-American actor born in Emmett, ID.
*Gutzon Borglum-Sculptor of Mount Rushmore. Born in St. Charles, ID
*Harmon Killebrew-Played baseball for the Minnesota Twins. Born in Payette, ID.
*Sarah Palin-Former Alaska Governor and Presidential candidate. Born in Sandpoint, ID.
*Picabo Street-Skier, 2-time Olympic medallist. Born in Triumph, ID.

By KennyInPA

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