Important facts about Idaho
As the 13th largest state in the U.S., Idaho produces 72 types of precious and semi-precious stones. Some of these stones can be found nowhere else in the world, which is why our great state is known as The Gem State.
| Idaho: some characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Population | 1,567,582 (2010 Census) |
| Land Area | 83,557 square miles |
| Water Area | 823 square miles |
| River Miles | 3,500 miles (more than any other state in the Lower 48) |
| Capital City | Boise |
| Date of Statehood | July 3rd, 1890 |
| Highest Elevation | 12,662 ft. (Mt. Borah) |
| Lowest Elevation | 738 ft. (Lewiston, ID) |
Climate
Idaho’s climate is diverse and influenced by weather patterns off the Pacific Ocean. Generally, the northern part of the state receives more precipitation than southern Idaho, which has warmer summer temperatures.