| Capital City: |
Boise |
| Statehood: |
July 3, 1890 (43th) |
| Population: |
1,260,000 |
| Nickname: |
Gem State |
| Motto: |
Esto perpetua (Let it be perpetual) |
| Origin of State Name: |
A derivation of an Indian phrase "E Dah Hoe (How)" supposedly meaning "gem of the mountains" |
| Counties: |
44 |
| Largest Cities: |
Boise |
| Border States: |
Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming |
| Land Area: |
82,413 sq. mi., 13th largest |
| Highest Point: |
Borah Peak, 12,662 ft. |
| Lowest Point: |
Snake River, 710 ft. |
| State Bird: |
Mountain Bluebird |
| State Flower: |
Syringa - Mock Orange (philadelphus lewisii) |
| State Tree: |
White Pine (Pinus Monticola pinaceae) |
| State Song: |
Here We Have Idaho |
| State Web Site: |
www.state.id.us |
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