Data & Facts

State Name
Utah  - State Abbr.: UT
Statehood
4-Jan-1896
 - Statehood Ranking: 45
Land Area
82,144 sqaremiles  (212,745 qkm)
 - Land Area Ranking: 12
Population
2,233,169
(2000; Census every 10 years)
Capital
Salt Lake City
Biggest City
Salt Lake City
Nickname
The Beehive State
Motto
Industry
Highest Point
4.100 m / 13,451 ft (Kings Peak)
Lowest Point
670 m / 2,198 ft (Beaver Wash Dam)
 - Dayligh Saving Time
 - yes
Tree
Blue Spruce
Flower
Sego Lilie
Bird
Calif. Sea-Gull
Animal
Rocky Mountain Elk
Song
"Utah, We Love Thee" (by: Evan Stephens)
Special Holidays
Pioneer Day (24-Jul)

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