Statehood Jan. 4, 1896 (45th state)
Capital Salt Lake City
Largest Cities (by population) Salt Lake City, Provo,
Sandy, Orem, Ogden
Origin of Name It's a Ute Indian word meaning "people
of the mountain."
Population 2,306,000 (34th)
Motto "Industry" |
Area 84,904 sq miles (12th)
Bordering States (6) Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico,
Arizona and Nevada
Number of Counties 29 counties
Largest County (by population) Salt lake, 898,387
Highest Point Kings Peak, 13,528 ft.
Lowest Point Beaverdam Creek, 2,000 ft. |
