Idaho

Location

• Borders: CA, west is WA and OR
• South is NA and UT
• Capitol: Boise

Geography & Weather

• Idaho has several national and state forests
• Idaho has more than 2,000 lakes
• Lake Pend Oreille is Idaho's largest lake

History and Government

• People lived in Idaho for thousands of years
• The two largest tribes were Nez Perce and Shashone
• Idaho became a state on July 3,1890

Industry

• Idaho potatoes are known around the World
• Farmers raise wheat, barley, vegetables, and Sugarbeets
• Sheep, and Cattle ranching have been important parts of Idaho

People And Pie Graph

Landmarks

• Nez Perce National Historical Park
• Shoshone Falls
• Craters of the Moon National Monument
• Borah Peak, Stands 12,662 ft. above sea level.

State Symbols

• Tree - Western White Pine
• Flower - Syringa
• Bird - Mountain Bluebird
• Gem - Star Garnet
• Fish - Cutthroat Trout
• Fruit - Huckleberry
• Insect - Monarch Butterfly

State Motto

Reference

• Idaho.(2015). States and American Indians. Retrieved from: http://www.pebblego - next.com