What is the capital of Idaho?

The capital of Idaho is Boise, a rapidly growing tech hub nestled along the Boise River with immediate access to world-class outdoor recreation.

How many people live in Idaho?

Idaho has a population of approximately 1.9 million people and is one of the fastest-growing states in the U.S.

When was Idaho admitted to the Union?

Idaho was admitted to the Union on July 3, 1890, becoming the 43rd state.

What is Idaho known for?

Idaho is known as the Gem State for its diverse minerals, and is famous for its potatoes, Hells Canyon, Craters of the Moon National Monument, Sun Valley ski resort, and rapidly growing tech sector.

Idaho

The Gem State

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Quick Statistics
Population	1.9M
Rank	#38
Joined	1890
Area (mi²)	83.6k

1.9MPopulation

#38Rank

1890Joined

83.6kArea (mi²)

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Seal & Motto

"Esto Perpetua"

Latin for "Let it be perpetual." Originally from Italian Cardinal Pietro Bembo's dying words, it was adopted as Idaho's motto in 1890 to express hope for an enduring state.

Flag Meaning

Idaho's flag features the state seal on a blue field with a gold banner reading "State of Idaho." It is the only state seal originally designed by a woman — Emma Edwards Green.

Blue Field — represents justice and the open skies of the western frontier.
State Seal — features a miner and a woman (Justice), an elk head, a pine tree, the Snake River, and the motto "Esto Perpetua."
Gold Banner — prominently displays "State of Idaho" below the seal.

State Symbols

🐦BirdMountain Bluebird

🌸FlowerSyringa (Mock Orange)

🌲TreeWestern White Pine

🐟FishCutthroat Trout

🐎HorseAppaloosa

🪨GemStar Garnet

🎵Song"Here We Have Idaho"

Overview

Idaho, the 'Gem State,' is a magnificent Western frontier defined by its rugged mountain wilderness, crystalline rivers, and soaring canyons. Famed for its vast public lands and world-class outdoor recreation, it is a leading center for specialized agriculture, timber production, and a rapidly booming technology sector.

Geographically, it shares borders with Washington, Oregon, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, and Nevada, forming a closely connected regional network.

Historical Significance

Idaho officially joined the Union on July 3, 1890, as the 43rd state. Its history follows explorers, Native American heritage, the Lewis and Clark expedition, and the transformative 1860s gold and silver rushes that established it as a pivotal mining region.