Idaho

Capital: Boise

Population: 1,293,953

Entered the Union: July 3, 1890

As the: 43rd state

Motto: Esto perpetua (It is forever)

Nicknames: Gem State, Spud State

Origin of Name: Unknown

Major Industries: silver mining, potatoes, tourism

Historical Sites: Nez Perce National Historic Park, State Historical Museum in Boise, Cataldo Mission, Coeur d'Alene District Mining Museum, Silver City ghost town, Old Fort Hall

Points of Interest: Craters of the Moon National Park, Crystal Ice Cave, Lava Hot Springs, Peregrine Fund World Center for Birds of Prey, Sun Valley ski resort