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Idaho. By: Sierra Wagner. BY SIERRA WAGNER. Date It Became A State. Became a state on July 3 rd , 1890 Was the 43 rd state. Nickname. Known as the gem state Full of natural resources and scenic areas Canyons, mountain ranges, river rapids, and large lakes. State Motto.
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Idaho By: Sierra Wagner BY SIERRA WAGNER
Date It Became A State • Became a state on July 3rd, 1890 • Was the 43rd state
Nickname • Known as the gem state • Full of natural resources and scenic areas • Canyons, mountain ranges, river rapids, and large lakes
State Motto Translation: It is perpetual “EstoPerpetua”
State flower Syringa
State Bird Mountain Bluebird
State Animal Appaloosa Horse
Color N/A
Idaho State Tree White Pine
Song Here We Have Idaho You've heard of the wonders our land does possess,It's beautiful valleys and hills,The majestic forests where nature abounds,We love every nook and rill. chorus And here we have IdahoWinning her way to fame.Silver and gold in the sunlight blaze,and romance lies in her name.Singing, we're singing of you,Ah, proudly too,All our lives thru, we'll go Singing, singing of you, Singing of Idaho. There's truly one state in this great land of oursWhere ideals can be realized.The pioneers made it so for you and me,A legacy we'll always prize. chorus
Jewel or Mineral • Idaho Star Garnet
Climate • Influenced by the Pacific Ocean • More precipitation in Northern Idaho • Mountain ranges accumulate large amounts of snow during the winter
Famous person from Idaho John Gutzon de la Mothe Borglum Carved Mount Rushmore
Capital Boise
Food and Crops Potatoes, Onions, Sugar Beets
Cost of Living in Idaho Cost of living is the second lowest out of the eleven Western states
Butch Otter Governor Butch Otter
Sports Teams Boise State Broncos Boise Hawks Idaho Stampede
Features, Landmarks, Places, Transportation, and Parks Lolo Trail – traveled by Lewis and Clark Assay Office – symbolizes the importance of mining in Idaho Yellowstone National Park – famous for its geysers and hot springs
Highest Elevation Borah Peak
Lowest Elevation Snake River
Senator Mike Crapo
Taxes in Idaho Personal income tax has eight tax brackets Range from 1.6% to 7.8% If you make $50,000 a year, the total tax is less than it would be in 30 other states.
Cost of an Average Home Boise – 163,000 Idaho Falls – 118,700 Pacotello – 98,900
Average Income Average Household Income $37,462
Population of Idaho 1,545,801
Natural Resources • Water • Fish • Trees
REFERENCES • http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/idaho/ • http://www.netstate.com/states/mottoes/id_motto.htm • http://www.statesymbolsusa.org/Idaho/nickname.html • http://www.50states.com/songs/idaho.htm • http://www.visitidaho.org/about/relocation.aspx