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Idaho
American Journeys - Idaho - Gem State
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Shortname:
ID
Nickname:
Gem State
Motto:
Esto Perpetua (It is perpetual)
Union entry:
7/3/1890
Song:
Here we have Idaho
Flower:
Syringa
Bird:
Mountain Bluebird
Tree:
White Pine
Area:
83557 sq.miles
Topography:
Snake River plains in the south. Central region of mountains, canyons, gorges (Hells Canyon, 7000ft, deepest in North America). Subalpine northern region
Highest elevation:
feet
Climate:
Tempered by Pacific westerly winds. Drier, colder continental climate in southeast. Altitude an importnant factor
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