Territory (land area) |
82,747 sq miles = 214,314 sq kms (Ranks 11th among states) |
Population (July 2005 estimate): |
1,429,096 |
Admitted: |
July 3, 1890, as the 43rd state of
the US |
Capital: |
Boise |
Largest city (incl.
metropolitan area): |
Boise |
Abbreviation: |
ID |
Nickname: |
The Gem State |
Region: |
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