Idaho, US

About

Idaho covers 83,570 square miles of varied terrain including the Rocky Mountains, Snake River Plain and Columbia River Plateau. It shares borders with Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming and Montana.

The climate is generally dry with cold winters and warm summers in southern Idaho and cooler temps in the north.

Economy and Industry

Major industries important to Idaho's economy include agriculture, food processing, lumber, tourism and technology. Key agricultural products are cattle, dairy, potatoes and wheat. Idaho's lush forests support lumber and wood industries. Popular tourist destinations include Sun Valley ski resort and Lake Coeur d’Alene.

High tech firms are growing in cities like Boise. Micron Technology, a semiconductor company, is a leading employer. The Idaho National Laboratory conducts nuclear energy research.

Culture and Demographics

Idaho has about 1.8 million residents. The population is predominantly white with Hispanic/Latino being the largest minority group. Mormon cultural influences can be seen in eastern Idaho.

Government and Politics

The capital and largest city is Boise. The current governor is Brad Little, a Republican. Idaho generally favors conservative policies and votes Republican in national elections.

In summary, Idaho offers great natural beauty through mountains, rivers and forests. Agriculture and lumber thrive thanks to the climate and land. A burgeoning high-tech sector balances Idaho's traditional farming and mining roots.

Quick Facts about Idaho

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Geography

Idaho is located at 44°30'1"N 114°15'4"W (44.5002000, -114.2511800). It has 7 neighbors: Nevada, Utah, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming and British Columbia.

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The largest city of Idaho is Boise with a population of 228,959. Other cities include, Meridian population 114,161, Nampa population 99,277, Idaho Falls population 62,888 and Caldwell population 58,481. See all Idaho cities & populated places.

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Cities, Towns, Villages, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Idaho.

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People born in Idaho, including politician Phil Batt, paleontologist Donald E. Russell, artist and philanthropist Lillian Disney, .

List

• Christina Dodd (American writer) she was born in 14/07/1957
• Steven E. Jones (physicist) he was born in 25/03/1949
• J. D. Cannon (American actor) he was born in 24/04/1922
• Carl Eldon Bond (American ichthyologist) he was born in 11/09/1920
• Glen Robinson (American special and visual effects artist) he was born in 20/09/1914
• Ezra Taft Benson (President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (1899-1994)) he was born in 04/08/1899
• Jack E. McLaughlin (American mathematician) he was born in 17/08/1923
• Vardis Fisher (Novelist, essayist) he was born in 31/03/1895
• Douglas Crimp (American art critic) he was born in 18/08/1944
• Doseone (American rapper, producer, poet and artist) he was born in 21/04/1977
• Francis Anthony Dahlen he was born in 05/12/1942
• Amanda Moore (American model) she was born in 10/09/1979
• Jake Pitts (American musician and record producer) he was born in 21/08/1985
• Robert J. Lamphere (FBI agent) he was born in 14/02/1918
• Laurel Thatcher Ulrich (American historian) she was born in 11/07/1938
• Brian Kibler (American player of Magic: The Gathering) he was born in 07/09/1980
• Christopher Farnsworth (American writer) he was born in 01/01/1971
• David R. Hogg (United States Army general) he was born in 01/12/1958