Idaho (English: Idaho) is the 43rd largest US state, located in the Pacific Northwest in the Mountain States group. 14th in area and 39th in population (1.49 million people). About half of the population lives in cities. Ethnic composition: Germans — 18.9%, English — 18.1%, Irish — 10%, “Americans” — 8.4%, Norwegians — 3.6%, Swedes — 3.5% . The capital and largest city is Boise. There are no big cities.
History
Man appeared on the territory of the state around 14500 BC. e. It was first inhabited by American settlers in 1860, after gold was discovered. Became a state in 1890.
Geography
Idaho borders six states and a Canadian province. In the east – with the states of Wyoming and Montana, in the west – with Oregon and Washington, in the south – with Utah and Nevada, and in the north with the Canadian province of British Columbia.
A large part of Idaho is occupied by the southern edge of the Columbia Plateau and the Rocky Mountains with a height of up to 3857 m. In the southwest – a plateau, the Snake River Valley, the state is located almost entirely in the Columbia River basin. Evergreen forests occupy about two-thirds of its territory. In terms of area of national forest reserves, Idaho ranks 3rd in the country.
Climate
The climate is continental. The average temperature in January is from −2 to −7, in July from +20 to +25. Precipitation is 300-500 mm per year.
Famous people
- Sarah Louise Palin
- Lana Turner(1921-1995) was an actress
Boise, Idaho
| Boise | |
| City in the United States | |
| Location | |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Ada County |
| Coordinates | 43°36’49″N, 116°14’16″WL |
| General | |
| Surface | 214.45 km² |
| – country | 212.6 km² |
| – water | 1.85 km² |
| Residents (April 1, 2010) |
205,671 (967 inhabitant/km²) |
| Politics | |
| Mayor | Lauren McLean (D) |
| Website | cityofboise.org |
According to COUNTRYAAH, Boise is the capital of the American state of Idaho and had a population of 205,671 in 2010. This makes it the 105th city in the United States (2000). The area is 165.2 km².
History
The area was called Boise long before Fort Boise was built in 1834. However, its exact origin is unknown. This fortress was located sixty kilometers west of the present city. The fort was abandoned in 1854, but the U.S. Army moved back in 1863 after several massacres in the area during the American Civil War. From the 1960s onward, Boise began to grow rapidly. On March 4, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln signed a bill creating the Idahot Territory. Lewinstonwas the first capital, but after the division of the territory Boise was given the status of capital. That remained so when Idaho officially became a state in 1890.
Demographics
10% of the population is older than 65 years. 28 % consists of single – person households. Unemployment is 2.9 % (2000 census figures). About 4.5% of the population of Boise is Hispanic and Latino, 0.8% is of African origin and 2.1% of Asian origin.
The population increased from 135,150 in 1990 to 185,787 in 2000.
Sights
- Bogus Basin Ski Area
- Idaho Capitol
- Julia Davis Park and Boise. Zoo
Geography
Climate
In January the average temperature is -1.7 °C, in July it is 23.3 °C. Annual average rainfall is 307.6 mm (data based on the measurement period 1961-1990).
Nearby places
The figure below shows nearby places within a 28 km radius of Boise.
Boise
Eagle (12 km)
Garden City (4 km)
Kuna (20 km)
Meridian (13 km)
Nampa (27 km)
Star (22 km)
Notable Boise residents
Born
- Forrest Church (1948-2009), theologian and preacher in Unitarian Universalism
- Kristine Sutherland (1955), actress
- Kristin Armstrong (1973), racing cyclist
- Jeret Peterson (1981-2011), freestyle skier
Died
- Reginald Owen (1887-1972), British actor
Nampa, Idaho
| Nampa | |
| Place in the United States | |
| Location of Nampa in Idaho | |
| Location of Idaho in the US | |
| Location | |
| County | Canyon County |
| Type of place | City |
| State | Idaho |
| Coordinates | 43° 34′ N, 116° 34′ W |
| General | |
| Surface | 82.29 km² |
| – country | 81.91 km² |
| – water | 0.38 km² |
| Inhabitants (2006) |
76,587 (935 inhabitants/km²) |
| Height | 767 m |
| Other | |
| FIPS code | 56260 |
| Website | cityofnampa.us |
| Nampas Station | |
Nampa is a city in the US state of Idaho, and administratively falls under Canyon County.
Demographics
At the census in 2000, the number of inhabitants was determined at 51,867. In 2006, the United States Census Bureau estimated the population at 76,587, an increase of 24720 (47.7%).
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the place occupies an area of 51.4 km², consisting entirely of land. Nampa is about 781 m above sea level.
Nearby places
The figure below shows nearby places within a 20 km radius around Nampa.
Nampa
Caldwell (13 km)
Kuna (15 km)
Marching (20 km)
Meridian (14 km)
Middleton (15 km)
Star (15 km)
Pocatello, Idaho
| Pocatello | |
| Place in the United States | |
| Location of Pocatello in Idaho | |
| Location of Idaho in the US | |
| Location | |
| County | Bannock County and Power County |
| Type of place | City |
| State | Idaho |
| Coordinates | 42° 53′ N, 112° 27′ WL |
| General | |
| Surface | 84.61 km² |
| – country | 84.2 km² |
| – water | 0.41 km² |
| Inhabitants (2006) |
53,932 (641 inhabitant/km²) |
| Height | 1,360 m |
| Other | |
| ZIP code(s) | 83201 |
| FIPS code | 64090 |
| Website | pocatello.us |
Pocatello is a city in the U.S. state of Idaho, which is administratively part of Bannock County and Power County. The place is named after Shoshone chief Pocatello. The city is home to the main campus of Idaho State University.
Demographics
At the census in 2000, the number of inhabitants was determined at 51,466. In 2006, the United States Census Bureau estimated the population at 53,932, an increase of 2,466 (4.8%).
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the place occupies an area of 73.1 km², consisting entirely of land.
Nearby places
The figure below shows nearby places within a 36 km radius around Pocatello.
Pocatello
Aberdeen (33km)
American Falls (35 km)
Arbon Valley (13 km)
Blackfoot (36 km)
Chubbuck (5km)
Fort Hall (16 km)
Entrance (18 km)
McCammon (33 km)
Idaho Falls, Idaho
| Idaho Falls | |
| Place in the United States | |
| Location of Idaho Falls in Idaho | |
| Location of Idaho in the US | |
| Location | |
| County | Bonneville County |
| Type of place | City |
| State | Idaho |
| Coordinates | 43° 30′ N, 112° 2′ W |
| General | |
| Surface | 59.93 km² |
| – country | 58.79 km² |
| – water | 1.14 km² |
| Inhabitants (2006) |
52,786 (898 inhabitants/km²) |
| Height | 1,434 m |
| Other | |
| FIPS code | 39700 |
| Website | idahofallsidaho.gov |
Idaho Falls is a city in the American state of Idaho, and is administratively part of Bonneville County.
Demographics
In the 2000 census, the number of inhabitants was determined at 50,730 . In 2006, the United States Census Bureau estimated the population at 52,786 , an increase from 2,056 (4.1%).
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the place occupies an area of 45.0 km², of which 44.2 km² is land and 0.8 km² is water.
Nearby places
The figure below shows nearby places within 15 miles of Idaho Falls.
Idaho Falls
Ammon (6 km)
Basalt (22 km)
Firth (24 km)
Iona (9 km)
Lewisville (23 km)
Rigby (22 km)
Shelley (15 km)
Ucon (13 km)
Born
- Mike Crapo (1951), Senator for Idaho
