Utah Almanac: Facts and Figures

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Utah is one of the Mountain states of the US. From the time of its early settlement until the mid-20th century, Utah was known primarily for its agricultural and mining industries. By the early 1990s, however, the state had developed a notably diversified economy, with a wide range of manufactured products. Tourism has also become a major element of the economy, and increasing numbers of visitors are attracted by the state's great scenic wonders.

Utah Almanac
Official Name	Utah
Capital	Salt Lake City
Nick Name	Beehive State
Motto	Industry
Location & Region	40.77726 N, 111.92992 W			Southwest
Constitution Ratified	1896
Statehood	January 04, 1896			45th state
Population	2,233,169	27.18 sq mi.		34th
Largest City (by population)	Salt Lake City, Provo, Sandy, Orem, Ogden
Bordering States	North: Idah East: Colorado South: Arizona West: Nevada
Number of Counties	29 Counties in Utah
Largest County (by population)	Salt Lake County	898,387		737 sq mi.
Electoral Votes	5
US Congress	2 Senators; 3 Representatives
Time Zone	Mountain Standard Time
Utah Climate and Weather
Utah is known for low humidity and lots of sunshine. The statewide average high temperature in July is near 80 degrees, while in January, a 30 degree high is average. Severe winter cold conditions do occur in the upper elevations. Annual precipitation varies from less than five inches in Utah's Great Salt Lake desert to more than 50 inches in the northern mountain ranges. Snow frequently accumulates to depths of 10 feet or more at many Wasatch Mountain ski resorts.
Highest Temperature	117 degrees July 5, 1985 - Saint George
Lowest Temperature	-69 degrees February 1, 1985 - Peter's Sink
Avg Temp: High - Low	93.2 degrees		19.7 degrees
Utah Highest, Lowest, and Mean Elevations (Feet)
Mean Elevation	6,100
Highest Point	Kings Peak			13,528
Lowest Point	Beaverdam Wash			2,000
Utah Land Area (Square Miles)
Geographic Center	In Sanpete, 3 miles to the north of Manti
Total Area	84,898.83			13th
Land Area	82,143.65			96.76%
Water Area	2,755.18			3.24%
Forested Land Area			29.9%
Dimensions (Length - Width)	350 miles		270 miles
Source:(US Census, April 1, 2000)

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