| Idaho
is a state in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. The
state's capital and largest city is Boise. Residents are called
"Idahoans." Idaho was admitted to the Union on July 3, 1890, as
the 43rd state. According to the United States Census Bureau in 2004 Idaho
had an estimated population of 1,393,262. The state's postal abbreviation
is ID. Idaho is nicknamed the Gem State because of its abundance of
natural resources. The state motto is Esto Perpetua (Latin for "Let
it be perpetual"). Southern Idaho, including the Boise metropolitan
area, Idaho Falls, Pocatello, and Twin Falls are in the Mountain Time
Zone. Areas north of the Salmon River, including Coeur d'Alene and
Lewiston, are in the Pacific Time Zone.Couer d'Alene is home to the famous resort
and golf course. |
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