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State in the United States of America

Utah is a state in the Western United States. It became the 45th state admitted to the United States on January 4, 1896. Utah is bordered by Colorado to the east, Wyoming to the northeast, Idaho to the north, Arizona to the south, and Nevada to the west. It also touches a corner of New Mexico in the southeast. The state capital and largest city is Salt Lake City.

History

The area now known as Utah was inhabited by various indigenous groups, including the Ancestral Puebloans and the Fremont culture. The first European explorers to visit the region were the Spanish in the 18th century. In 1847, members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, led by Brigham Young, settled in the Salt Lake Valley, seeking a place to practice their religion free from persecution.

Brigham Young, leader of the Mormon pioneers

In 1850, the Utah Territory was established, and it included parts of present-day Colorado, Wyoming, and Nevada. The territory was a theocratic state led by the LDS Church until the Utah War in 1857-1858, when federal troops were sent to assert U.S. authority.

Geography

Utah is known for its diverse landscapes, ranging from arid deserts with sand dunes to thriving pine forests in mountain valleys. The state is home to five national parks: Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Capitol Reef National Park, Arches National Park, and Canyonlands National Park.

Economy

Utah's economy is diverse, with major sectors including mining, agriculture, manufacturing, information technology, and tourism. The state is a major producer of copper, gold, silver, and other minerals. The Great Salt Lake is a significant source of salt and magnesium.

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, Utah had a population of approximately 3.2 million people. The state has a high birth rate and a young population, with a median age of 31. Utah is known for its large Latter-day Saint population, which influences the state's culture and politics.

Culture

Utah has a rich cultural heritage, with influences from Native American, Mormon, and immigrant communities. The state hosts numerous cultural events, including the Sundance Film Festival and the Utah Shakespeare Festival.

Education

Utah is home to several major universities, including the University of Utah, Brigham Young University, and Utah State University. The state has a strong emphasis on education, with a high literacy rate and a focus on STEM fields.

Transportation

Utah has a well-developed transportation network, including major highways such as Interstate 15 and Interstate 80. The state is served by the Salt Lake City International Airport, which is a hub for Delta Air Lines.

Gallery

Completion of the First Transcontinental Railroad
Children reading in Utah, 1940
Map of Utah counties
Arches National Park
Pariette Wetlands
Fall foliage in Utah
Deer Creek Reservoir
American Fork Canyon
Kolob Canyon at Zion National Park
Streets of Rose Park, Salt Lake City
Rocky Mountain elk
California gull
Western black widow spider
Pando, the world's largest organism
Mojave Desert
Welcome sign in Utah
Demographic map of Utah
Salt Lake Temple
First Presbyterian Church, Salt Lake City
Festival of Colors at the Krishna Temple
City Creek Center
IM Flash Technologies
View from Angel's Landing, Zion National Park
Horses in Utah
Bryce Canyon National Park
Bingham Canyon Mine
Utah State Route 12
FrontRunner train at North Temple station
TRAX light rail at Gallivan Plaza
Salt Lake City International Airport
STS-51-D Space Shuttle crew
Utah State Capitol
Matheson Courthouse
Population density map of Utah
Salt Lake City skyline
Logan Courthouse
Downtown Ogden
Park City
Provo, Utah
Sandy City Hall
Downtown St. George
Kays Crossing with train
Huntsman Cancer Institute
Eyring Science Center
2002 Winter Olympics flame
Utah Jazz basketball game
Real Salt Lake soccer match
Monument Valley
Salt flats in Utah

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-'''Utah''' is a [[state]] in the [[Western United States]]. It became the 45th state admitted to the [[United States]] on January 4, 1896. Utah is the 13th-largest by area, 30th-most-populous, and 11th-least-densely populated of the 50 United States.
+{{short description|State in the United States of America}}
+{{Use mdy dates|date=October 2023}}
+'''Utah''' is a state in the [[Western United States]]. It became the 45th state admitted to the [[United States]] on January 4, 1896. Utah is bordered by [[Colorado]] to the east, [[Wyoming]] to the northeast, [[Idaho]] to the north, [[Arizona]] to the south, and [[Nevada]] to the west. It also touches a corner of [[New Mexico]] in the southeast. The state capital and largest city is [[Salt Lake City]].
+==History==
+The area now known as Utah was inhabited by various indigenous groups, including the [[Ancestral Puebloans]] and the [[Fremont culture]]. The first European explorers to visit the region were the [[Spanish Empire|Spanish]] in the 18th century. In 1847, members of the [[Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]], led by [[Brigham Young]], settled in the Salt Lake Valley, seeking a place to practice their religion free from persecution.
+[[File:California1838.jpg|thumb|right|Early map of the region including Utah]]
+[[File:BrighamYoung1.jpg|thumb|right|Brigham Young, leader of the Mormon pioneers]]
+In 1850, the [[Utah Territory]] was established, and it included parts of present-day [[Colorado]], [[Wyoming]], and [[Nevada]]. The territory was a theocratic state led by the LDS Church until the [[Utah War]] in 1857-1858, when federal troops were sent to assert U.S. authority.
 ==Geography==
-Utah is known for its natural diversity and is home to features ranging from arid deserts with sand dunes to thriving pine forests in mountain valleys. It is a rugged and geographically diverse state that is located at the convergence of three distinct geological regions: the [[Rocky Mountains]], the [[Great Basin]], and the [[Colorado Plateau]].
+Utah is known for its diverse landscapes, ranging from arid deserts with sand dunes to thriving pine forests in mountain valleys. The state is home to five national parks: [[Zion National Park]], [[Bryce Canyon National Park]], [[Capitol Reef National Park]], [[Arches National Park]], and [[Canyonlands National Park]].
-==History==
+[[File:Sketch_of_Salt_Lake_1860.jpg|thumb|right|Sketch of Salt Lake City in 1860]]
-The history of Utah is an examination of the human history and social activity within the state of Utah located in the western United States. Archaeological evidence dates the earliest habitation of Native Americans in Utah to about 10,000 to 12,000 years ago. Paleolithic people lived near the Great Basin's swamps and marshes, which had an abundance of fish, birds, and small game animals.
+[[File:Deseret_Village.jpg|thumb|right|Deseret Village]]
 ==Economy==
-Utah's economy is largely based on services and goods producing sector. The largest industry in the state is [[Information Technology and Research]], tourism, education, and government services. The state is known for its high standard of living, with a strong job market and a high rate of volunteerism.
+Utah's economy is diverse, with major sectors including mining, agriculture, manufacturing, information technology, and tourism. The state is a major producer of [[copper]], [[gold]], [[silver]], and other minerals. The [[Great Salt Lake]] is a significant source of [[salt]] and [[magnesium]].
+==Demographics==
+As of the 2020 census, Utah had a population of approximately 3.2 million people. The state has a high birth rate and a young population, with a median age of 31. Utah is known for its large [[Latter-day Saint]] population, which influences the state's culture and politics.
 ==Culture==
-Utah's culture is largely influenced by the [[Mormon Church]] (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints), which was founded in the state. The state is known for its high rate of volunteerism, outdoor recreational activities, and unique festivals such as the [[Sundance Film Festival]].
+Utah has a rich cultural heritage, with influences from Native American, Mormon, and immigrant communities. The state hosts numerous cultural events, including the [[Sundance Film Festival]] and the [[Utah Shakespeare Festival]].
 ==Education==
-Utah's education system is comprehensive, ranging from primary and secondary schools to colleges and universities. The state's education system is overseen by the [[Utah State Board of Education]]. The state is home to several higher education institutions, including the [[University of Utah]] and [[Brigham Young University]].
+Utah is home to several major universities, including the [[University of Utah]], [[Brigham Young University]], and [[Utah State University]]. The state has a strong emphasis on education, with a high literacy rate and a focus on STEM fields.
+==Transportation==
+Utah has a well-developed transportation network, including major highways such as [[Interstate 15]] and [[Interstate 80]]. The state is served by the [[Salt Lake City International Airport]], which is a hub for [[Delta Air Lines]].
+==Gallery==
+<gallery>
+File:East_and_West_Shaking_hands_at_the_laying_of_last_rail_Union_Pacific_Railroad_-_Restoration.jpg|Completion of the First Transcontinental Railroad
+File:Children_reading_1940.jpg|Children reading in Utah, 1940
+File:Utah_Counties.png|Map of Utah counties
+File:Arches_1_-_panoramio.jpg|Arches National Park
+File:My_Public_Lands_Roadtrip-_Pariette_Wetlands_in_Utah_(20220345702).jpg|Pariette Wetlands
+File:LCLfallfoliage2005.JPG|Fall foliage in Utah
+File:Deer_Creek_Reservoir.jpg|Deer Creek Reservoir
+File:American_Fork_Canyon_from_Timpanogos_Cave_entrance.jpg|American Fork Canyon
+File:Kolob_Canyon_at_Zion_National_Park,_March_2019.jpg|Kolob Canyon at Zion National Park
+File:RoseParkStreets.jpg|Streets of Rose Park, Salt Lake City
+File:Rocky-mountain-elk.jpg|Rocky Mountain elk
+File:California-gull.jpg|California gull
+File:Latrodectus_hesperus_(F_Theridiidae).jpg|Western black widow spider
+File:FallPando02.jpg|Pando, the world's largest organism
+File:Mojave2.jpg|Mojave Desert
+File:Utah_Sign_during_RAAM_2015_by_D_Ramey_Logan.jpg|Welcome sign in Utah
+File:Utah_counties_by_race.svg|Demographic map of Utah
+File:Salt_Lake_LDS_Temple.jpg|Salt Lake Temple
+File:First_Presbyterian.jpg|First Presbyterian Church, Salt Lake City
+File:Festival_of_Colors_at_the_Krishna_Temple_near_Spanish_Fork,_Utah_2012.jpg|Festival of Colors at the Krishna Temple
+File:City_Creek_Center_-_Richards_Street_south_entrance_-_12_September_2012.JPG|City Creek Center
+File:IM_Flash_exterior-11.jpg|IM Flash Technologies
+File:Zion_angels_landing_view.jpg|View from Angel's Landing, Zion National Park
+File:Utah_Horses.jpg|Horses in Utah
+File:2005-12-27_GK_USA_BryceCanyon.jpg|Bryce Canyon National Park
+File:BinghamCanyon.jpg|Bingham Canyon Mine
+File:Utah_State_Route_12_MC.jpg|Utah State Route 12
+File:Frontrunner_north_temple_station.jpg|FrontRunner train at North Temple station
+File:Green_line_Trax_at_Gallivan_Plaza.jpg|TRAX light rail at Gallivan Plaza
+File:SLC_airport,_2010.jpg|Salt Lake City International Airport
+File:STS-51-D_crew.jpg|STS-51-D Space Shuttle crew
+File:Utah_State_Capitol_Building.JPG|Utah State Capitol
+File:Mathesoncourthouse.jpg|Matheson Courthouse
+File:Utah_population_map.png|Population density map of Utah
+File:Salt_Lake_City_-_July_16,_2011.jpg|Salt Lake City skyline
+File:LoganUtahCourthouse.jpg|Logan Courthouse
+File:Downtown_ogden.jpg|Downtown Ogden
+File:Park_City,_Utah_(2).jpg|Park City
+File:Provo_iv.jpg|Provo, Utah
+File:Sandy,_Utah_city_hall.jpg|Sandy City Hall
+File:Dtn_st_george.jpg|Downtown St. George
+File:Kays_Crossing_with_Train_Evening.jpg|Kays Crossing with train
+File:Uofu_huntsmancancerinstitute.jpg|Huntsman Cancer Institute
+File:ESC_Eyring_Science_Center.jpg|Eyring Science Center
+File:2002_Winter_Olympics_flame.jpg|2002 Winter Olympics flame
+File:Houston_Rockets_and_Utah_Jazz.jpg|Utah Jazz basketball game
+File:Robbie_Russell_Real_Salt_Lake.jpg|Real Salt Lake soccer match
+File:Monumentvalley.jpg|Monument Valley
+File:Saltph26.jpg|Salt flats in Utah
+</gallery>
-==Government and Politics==
+==Related pages==
-Utah is a [[U.S. state]] and as such, its government structure is outlined in the [[Constitution of Utah]]. The government of Utah is divided into three branches: executive, legislative, and judicial. The current governor of Utah is [[Spencer Cox]].
+* [[Salt Lake City]]
+* [[Mormon Trail]]
+* [[Utah Jazz]]
+* [[Zion National Park]]
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