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Idaho

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A beautiful waterfall in Idaho known as Shoshone Falls, sometimes called the “Niagara of the West.”

Welcome to Idaho!

Idaho is a beautiful state in the Western United States. It is bordered by Montana and Wyoming to the east, Nevada and Utah to the south, and Washington and Oregon to the west. In the north, Idaho shares a small border with the Canadian province of British Columbia. The capital and largest city is Boise.

Idaho is the 14th-largest state by land area, covering 83,569 square miles. For thousands of years, many native peoples lived there. In the early 1800s, the area was called the Oregon Country, a region both the U.S. and the British Empire wanted. Idaho became a U.S. territory in 1846 and was organized as its own territory in 1863. It joined the United States as the 43rd state on July 3, 1890.

Beautiful Landscapes

Idaho has many different landscapes. In the north, called the Idaho Panhandle, you can find snowy mountains. In the south, there is the flat Snake River Plain. About 38% of the land is managed by the United States Forest Service, meaning lots of forests and outdoor fun!

Famous for Potatoes

Idaho is very famous for its potatoes. These potatoes grow very well there because of the rich soil and perfect climate. You might see signs saying “Idaho Potatoes” in grocery stores all over the country. Besides potatoes, Idaho is also good at farming, mining, and welcoming tourists who love nature.

Interesting Facts

  • Idaho has over 70 state parks where families can hike, camp, and explore.
  • The state has many lakes and rivers, perfect for fishing and boating.
  • Idaho is home to the Shoshone Falls, which is taller than Niagara Falls!

Idaho is a wonderful place with lots of nature to explore and delicious food to enjoy!

Images

A beautiful mountain lake surrounded by nature in the Sawtooth Wilderness of Idaho.
Map showing the different climate zones in Idaho based on temperature and precipitation patterns.
A beautiful view of Lake Coeur d'Alene in Idaho, surrounded by lush greenery and calm waters.
A beautiful view of Redfish Lake and the Grand Mogul in the Sawtooth Mountains of Idaho.
A stunning view of a checkerboard forest pattern in northern Idaho, captured from the International Space Station. The alternating light and dark squares show areas of young trees and dense forest, highlighting sustainable land management practices.
A beautiful view of Bear Lake in Idaho, showing the calm blue waters and surrounding mountains on a snowy day.
Sand dunes at Bruneau Dunes State Park, a beautiful natural landscape.
A colorful map showing how many people live in different areas of Idaho state in 2020.
A chart showing the age and gender distribution of people living in Idaho.
A colorful diagram showing the estimated ethnic makeup of Idaho's population in 2021.
Map showing the largest ethnic groups by county in Idaho based on the 2020 census data.
Map showing areas in Idaho with the largest populations of people who identify as Native American.
The Idaho Falls Temple, a beautiful religious building surrounded by trees in early winter.
A photograph of American Falls Dam, showing the structure and surrounding reservoir.

Related articles

Western United States
Montana
Wyoming
British Columbia
British Empire
Climate

This article is a child-friendly adaptation of the Wikipedia article on Idaho, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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