USA History
Utah
The following information is provided by:
Carpenter, Allen and Provorse, Carl. "The World Almanac Of The U.S.A." World Almanac Books, New Jersey. (C)1996.
Became State: January 4, 1896
Capital: Salt Lake City
Known as: Beehive State
Motto: Industry
Bird: Seagull
Flower: Sego Lily
Gem: Topaz
Song: "Utah, We Love Thee"
Tree: Blue Spruce
Area: 84,904 Square miles
Number of Counties: 29
Highest point: 13,528 feet (Kings Peak)
Lowest point: 2,000 feet (Beaverdam Wash)