Utah State Nickname: Beehive State State Motto: Industry Reported By: Diamond Johnson

Covering 84,904 square miles, Utah is located in the crossroads of the Desert Southwest and Rocky Mountains. The land itself embraces everything from desert to alpine climate zones and is divided into three major landscapes: Basin and Range, the Middle Rocky Mountains and the Colorado Plateau. The Bordering States: Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, And Wyoming.

 Governor: Gary Herbert  The rank is 34 and the population is 2,763,885  3 Biggest States: West Valley City, West Jordan and Provo State Capital: Salt Lake City

California Gull Calochortus Nattallii  The average snowfall in the mountains near Salt Lake City is 500 inches.  Utah has 11,000 miles of fishing streams and 147,00 acres of lakes and reservoirs.  The Great Salt Lake covers 2,100 square miles, with an average depth of 13 th. The deepest point is 34ft. Interesting Facts!!!!!

 Great Salt lake, Colorado River, Rocky Mountains, green River, Utah lake, Kings Peak, Jordan River.  Utah has more than nine million acres of National Forests, where high-mountain lakes, meadows, woodlands and windy ridges. Geographical Features

 Utah has a largely mixed economy covering industries like tourism, mining, agriculture, manufacturing, information technology. Industry/Agriculture

JJ ohn M. Browning the prolific gun designer who invented the Winchester rifle; the pump shotgun. PP hilo Farnsworth was the first inventor to transmit a television image comprised of 60 horizontal lines. NN olan Bushnell invented the arcade game Pong and started Atari. FF rank Zamboni invented the world's first self- propelled ice resurfacing machine, which he trademarked the ZAMBONI ice resurfacing machine. Famous people

Only 35 minutes from the SLC Airport, Park City's rugged beauty is complemented by over 100 restaurants and bars, open air concerts, numerous spas and health clubs, plays, independent film screenings, a series of world-class events and festivals, and as many kinds of lodging as there are people. If you're into thrills, try out the summertime version of the bobsled at the Utah Olympic Park or challenge yourself at one of several area golf courses. It costs $472. Tourism 1

 The Winter Olympics made Salt Lake City a prime travel destination in Although the athletes have departed, the revitalization done in preparation for the Games is still very much a part of the area, making a visit quite enjoyable. Salt Lake City is the headquarters of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- day Saints, and many major tourist attractions focus on LDS history. Yet with its gorgeous setting between the Wasatch Mountains and the Great Salt Lake, Salt Lake City is also a prime destination for travelers interested in outdoor sports. In the winter, skiing is the most popular sport, but during the remainder of the year, visitors can enjoy some great hiking, biking and climbing just outside the city. It costs $125-$175 Tourism 2

 Moab attracts all types of outdoor adventurers. Mountain biking is huge here—experts claim it has some of the best trails in the world—as are rock- climbing and hiking. And the setting, with its gorgeous red rocks, can't be beat. It costs $119. Tourism 3

 It’s a great state because you can go to 1,103 places at a time. And its also very popular and fun. I learned about a lot of stuff, like there is mountains, canyons, beaches, lakes, and other things that is interesting. Even great hotels to vacation at with great service and rooms. It was a special place to research because I wanted to learn more about it. Conclusion

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