Transcript Utah

• Utah is a state in the Western United State. It was the 45th state admitted to
the Union, on January 4, 1896.
• The name "Utah" is derived from the name of the Ute tribe and means
"people of the mountains" in the Ute language.
• Utah is bordered by Arizona on the south, Colorado on the
east, Wyoming on the northeast, Idaho on the north and Nevada on the
west. It also touches a corner of New Mexico.
• The state is a center of transportation, information technology and research,
government services, mining, and a major tourist destination for outdoor
recreation.
• Beginning in the early 20th century, with the establishment of such national
parks as Bryce Canyon National Park and Zion National Park, Utah
became known for its natural beauty.
• In 1957, Utah created the Utah State Parks Commission with just four
parks. Today, Utah State Parks manages 43 parks and several undeveloped
areas totaling over 95,000 acres of land and more than one million surface
acres of water.
• Utah's state parks are scattered throughout Utah; from Bear Lake State Park
at the Utah/Idaho border to Edge of the Cedars State Park Museum deep in
the Four Corners region, and everywhere in between. Utah State Parks is
also home to the state's off highway vehicle office, state boating office and
the trails program.
• Capital City: Salt Lake City
Economy:
• Agriculture: Cattle, dairy products, hay, turkeys.
• Industry: Machinery, aerospace, mining, food processing, electric
equipment, tourism.
• Motto: Industry
• Nickname: The Beehive State
State Bird: California Gull
State Flower: Sego Lily
State Animal: Rocky Mountain Elk
State Tree: Blue Spruce
State Song: “Utah, We Love Thee"
• Origin of state's name: Taken from the name of the Ute Indians, whose
name means "people of the mountains"
• Flag:
On a blue field, appears the state seal. In the center of the seal is a beehive,
the state emblem, with a sego lily growing on either side. The sego lily
stands for peace. The state motto "Industry" means steady effort. A national
flag shows that Utah supports the United States. The eagle stands for
protection in peace and war. The date 1847 represents the year that
Brigham Young led a group of people to the Salt Lake Valley to reestablish
in Utah, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints, also know as The
Mormons. The date 1896 represents the year that Utah gained admission to
the Union of the United States
• Utah is generally rocky with three distinct geological regions: the Rocky
Mountains, the Great Basin, and the Colorado Plateau. Utah is a great
geographical tourism site. Utah is known for its natural diversity and is
home to features ranging from arid deserts with sand dunes to
thriving pineforests in mountain valleys.
Climate
• Joshua Trees, yucca plants, and Jumping Cholla cactus occupy the far
southwest corner of the state in theMojave Desert.
• Utah features a dry, semi-arid to arid climate, although its many mountains
feature a large variety of climates, with the highest points in the Uinta
Mountains being above the timberline.
• Beginning in the late 19th century with the state's mining boom (including
the Bingham Canyon Mine, among the world's largest open pit mines),
companies attracted large numbers of immigrants with job opportunities.
• Today mining activity still plays a major role in the state's economy.
Minerals mined in Utah include copper, gold, silver, molybdenum, zinc,
lead, and beryllium. Fossil fuels including coal, petroleum, and natural gas
continue to play a major role in Utah's economy, especially in the eastern
part of the state in counties such as Carbon, Emery, Grand, and Uintah.
• Tourism is a major industry in Utah and is well known for its year-round
outdoor and recreational activities among other attractions. With five
national parks (Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef,
and Zion), Utah has the third most national parks of any state
after Alaska and California. In addition, Utah features seven national
monuments, two national recreation areas, six national forests, and
numerous state parks and monuments.
• The Moab area, in the southeastern part of the state, is known for its
challenging mountain biking trails, including Slickrock. Moab also hosts
the famous Moab Jeep Safari semiannually.
• Utah is well known for its winter activities and has seen an increase in
tourism since the 2002 Winter Olympics. Park City is home to the United
States Ski Team. Utah's ski resorts are primarily located in northern Utah
near Salt Lake City, Park City