| Country | USA |
| Capital city | Boys |
| Area | 216,632 km² |
| Population | 1,839,106 people (2020) 8.49 people/km² |
| Counties | 44 |
| Governor | Butch Otter |
| Time zone | Pacific: UTC -7/ -6 |
| ZIP code | ID |
| ISO 3166-2 | US-ID |
| Official site | www.idaho.gov |
| Idaho | |
Idaho (in English: Idaho) is a state in the United States, whose zip code is ID, the capital is Boise. Area 216,632 km² (2.28% of the US), population 1,716,943 (2017), 0.72% of the US population, density 7.9 people/km². The state’s nickname is the Gem State because only here (apart from the Himalayas) can star garnets be found. and the motto “It Is Perpetual “.
Geography
Geographical location, boundaries
The state is located in the northwestern part of the USA, about 550 km east of the coast of the Pacific Ocean. To the east it borders the states of Wyoming and Montana, to the west with Oregon and Washington, to the south with Nevada and Utah, and to the north with the Canadian province of British Columbia.
Relief
A large part of the territory of Idaho is occupied by the southern parts of the Columbia Plateau and the northern parts of the Rocky Mountains. On a long stretch along the border with Montana, from north-northwest to south-southeast, the mighty Bitterroot ridge (Mount Scott 11393 f, 3473 m) stretches. In the extreme north, on the border with Canada, extend the southern parts of the Selkirk Ridge (Mount Smith, 2304 m). To the east along the border with the state of Wyoming and to the southeast, along the border with the state of Utah several mountain ranges are located: Snake River (Mt. Palisade, 2981 m), Caribou (Mt. Caribou, 2989 m), Webster (Mt. Mead, 2730 m), Wasatch (Mt. Sherman, 2947 m), Bannock (Mt. Scott, 2655 m), Sublet (Peak Black Rain, 2861 m), Albion (Peak Kash, 3151 m) and others. The central part of the state, west of the Bitterroot ridge, is occupied by powerful mountain ridges and massifs: the mountains – Clearwater (Pt. Snowside, 3246 m), Boulder (Mount Castle, 3601 m), Pioneer (Mount Heidman, 3660 m), Lemhai (Mount Diamond, 3718 m) and Lost River (Mount Bora, 3859 m) – the highest point in the state of Idaho.
In the southern part of the state, from west to east, like a convex arc to the south, stretches the vast mountain plain of the Snake River, about 550 km long and up to 100 km wide. Here the altitude varies from 550 to 1800 m. the south-western part of the state is a semi-desert area with separate elevations and heights and mostly dry valleys deeply cut into the terrain.
Leads
A major waterway in Idaho is the Snake River (a left tributary of the Columbia), which flows through its southern portion from east to west and along its western border from south to north. Main tributaries are: left – Grace, Blackfoot, Bannock, Raft, Goss, Salmon Falls, Bruno, Owaihi; right – Camas, Wood, Boisey, Pyitt, Weiser, Salmon, Clearwater. In the northern part of the state, part of the middle and upper courses of the Kutney, Pond Orey and Spokane rivers, left tributaries of the Columbia, pass. In the northern part, on the Pond Oreille River is the beautiful mountain lake Pond Oreille (the largest in the state), and on the Spokane RiverCor Dlane Lake is located. In its extreme southeastern part, on the border with the state of Utah, there is Bear Lake, and 100 km north of it – Lake Grace. Due to the limited amount of precipitation in the state of Idaho, many dams were built: Doorshack, American Falls, Island Park, Blackfoot, Palisade, etc.
Climate
The state’s topographic features reflect its diverse climate. Despite the fact that it is 560 km from the Pacific Ocean, the western air masses, which are the main source of atmospheric moisture, are of essential importance for its climate. During the summer season, although rarely, moisture is also carried by air masses coming from the south, from the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. During winter, averages of cloudiness, precipitation, and air temperature are higher than those of the same latitude in the continental United States. Due to the fact that the northern parts of the state are more exposed to the influence of moist oceanic air masses than those in the south, surrounded by mountain ranges, the climatic conditions are significantly different. In general, the climate is temperate continental, and in the south dry, arid .
In the northern parts, the annual amount of precipitation is twice as high as in the southern: 760 and 330 mm respectively. In winter, the north experiences higher temperature and humidity than the south, and the difference in humidity between the north and the south can reach a four-fold difference. In general, the average temperature and humidity in the southeast is much lower than in the western and northern regions of the state. The coldest month is January, with the average daily temperature below 0 °C. In winter, in the mountainous regions of the north and east, the temperature often drops below -30 °C, and precipitation is abundant: 510 mm of rain and 890 mm of snow. The warmest month is July, with maximum temperatures measured in the state’s flatlands, the Snake River Valleyand the lower reaches of the Clearwater River. Often in the southwestern semi-desert regions, the air temperature exceeds 37 °C. The absolute minimum temperature of -51 °C was recorded on January 18, 1943 in Grade Island Park, and the absolute maximum of 48 °C on July 28, 1934.
Minerals
The state is rich in minerals, which is why nearly 65% of its territory is owned by the federal government. Silver (first place in production in the USA), zinc, gold, lead and others are mined.
Economics
The economy of the state is oriented in agriculture. 1/3 of the potatoes in the US are grown here. Cattle (meat breeds) are the second most important agricultural production in the state.
From industry, the most important is the production of semiconductors and chips. These productions are mainly concentrated in the capital, Boise. Global giants such as Micron Technology (the only US manufacturer of DRAM chips) and Hewlett Packard have factories here. Dell ‘s largest support center is located in Twin Falls. Idaho National Laboratory (INL), the state’s nuclear research agency, complements Idaho’s high-tech industrial profile.
The state’s GDP for 2004 was $43.6 billion, or $26,881 per capita.
Sections of 5 interstate highways and 9 interstate highways pass through the state:
- Interstate Highway – 196 miles (315.4 km), in the eastern part, from north to south;
- Interstate Highway – 275.7 miles (443.6 km), in the southern part, from west to southeast;
- Interstate Highway – 69.9 miles (101.1 km), in the southeast part, between Interstate Highways and;
- Interstate Highway – 73.9 miles (118.9 km), in the northern part, from west to east;
- Interstate – 3.6 miles (5.8 km), within the Boise metropolitan area.
- Interstate Highway – 80.2 miles (129 km), in the northern part, from west to east;
- Interstate Highway – 174.4 miles (280.7 km), in the northern part, from west to east;
- Interstate Highway – 411 miles (661 km), in the southern part, from west to east;
- Interstate Highway – 402 miles (646.8 km), in the southern part, from west to east;
- Interstate Highway – 415.6 miles (668.8 km), in the southern part, from west to east;
- Interstate Highway – 40.6 miles (65.3 km), in the southeast part;
- Interstate Highway – 127.4 miles (205 km), in the southeastern part, from south to north;
- Interstate Highway – 350.8 miles (564.6 km), in the middle section, from south to north;
- Interstate Highway – 538.6 miles (866.7 km), in the western part, from south to north.
Education
Three universities are located in the state. The main and most prestigious is the University of Idaho (University of Idaho), which is also the oldest – it was founded in 1889. It is located in Moscow. The other two universities are Idaho State University in Poucatelow and Boise State University.
Cities
- Idaho Falls
- Island Park
- Arco
- Blackfoot
- Boys
- Burley
- Garden City
- Driggs
- Ketchum
- Caldwell
- Lewiston
- McCall
- Mountain Home
- Meridian
- Nampa
- Rexburg
- Sandpoint
- Sun Valley
- Twin Falls
- Wallace
- Mackay
Administrative division
According to Countryaah, the state of Idaho is divided into 44 counties. They are:
- Idaho County has the largest area, 22,021 km², and Payette County, 1,062 km², the smallest;
- The most populous is Ada County, 456,849, and the least populous is Clark County, 873;
- The highest population density is Ada County at 166.4 people/km² and the least dense is Clark County at 0.06 people/km².
| Counties in the state of Idaho | ||||||
| County Name | Area, km² (place in state) % of state area |
Population (2017) (place in state) % of state population |
Density, people/km² | Administrative center (English) coordinates |
Established | Formed by |
| Adams | 3548 (22), 1.64 |
4147 (40), 0.24 |
1.17 | Council 44 ° 43′48 ″ N 116°26′10″ W. e. |
March 3, 1911 | Washington County |
| Idaho | 22 021 (1), 10.20 |
16,369 (20), 0.95 |
0.70 | Grangeville (Grandeville) 45°55′34″ N 116°07′16″ W. e. |
February 4, 1864 | Washington Territory |
| Bannock | 2972 (27), 1.38 |
85,269 (5), 5.00 |
28.70 | Pocatello 42 ° 52′30 ″ N 112°26′49″ W. e. |
March 6, 1893 | Bingham County |
| Boundary | 3311 (24), 1.53 |
11,922 (25), 0.69 |
3.60 | Bonners Ferry (Bonners Ferry) 48°41′31″ N 116°19′05″ W. e. |
January 23, 1915 | Bonner County |
| Benewah | 2031 (34), 0.94 |
9184 (30), 0.53 |
4.52 | Saint Marys (St. Maries) 47°18′54″ N 116°34′16″ W. e. |
January 23, 1915 | Kootenai County |
| Bear Lake | 2718 (32), 1.25 |
6028 (36), 0.35 |
2.22 | Paris (Paris) 42°13′41″ N 111°23′56″ W. e. |
January 5, 1875 | Oneida County |
| Bingham | 5491 (12), 2.53 |
45,927 (7), 2.67 |
8.36 | Blackfoot (Blackfoot) 43°11′24″ N 112°20′46″ W. e. |
January 13, 1885 | Oneida County |
| Blaine | 6892 (7), 3.18 |
22,024 (16), 1.28 |
3.20 | Hailey (Hailey) 43°30′54″ N 114°18′22″ W. e. |
March 5, 1895 | Alturas County |
| Boise | 4938 (15), 2.28 |
7290 (31), 0.42 |
1.50 | Idaho City (Idaho City) 43°49′44″ N 115°49′55″ W. e. |
February 4, 1864 | Idaho Territory |
| Bonneville | 4923 (16), 2.27 |
114,595 (3), 6.67 |
23,28 | Idaho Falls (Idaho Falls) 43°29′31″ N 112°01′55″ W. e. |
February 7, 1911 | Bingham County |
| Bonner | 4972 (14), 2.30 |
43,560 (8), 2.53 |
8.76 | Sandpoint (Sandpoint) 48°15′01″ N 116°34′01″ W. e. |
February 21, 1864 | Kootenai County |
| Butte | 5787 (11), 2.67 |
2602 (42), 0.15 |
0.18 | Arco (Arco) 43°38′06″ N 113°18′04″ W. e. |
February 6, 1917 | Bingham, Blaine, Jefferson counties |
| Valley | 9670 (5), 4.46 |
10,687 (28), 0.62 |
1.11 | Cascade (Cascade) 44°30′58″ N.W. 116°02′38″ W. e. |
February 26, 1917 | Idaho counties, Boise |
| Gooding | 1901 (36), 0.88 |
15,124 (21), 0.88 |
7.96 | Gooding (Gooding) 42°56′13″ N.W. 114°42′50″ W. e. |
January 28, 1913 | Lincoln County |
| Gem | 1465 (40), 0.68 |
17,379 (19), 1.00 |
11.86 | Emmett (Emmett) 43°52′23″ N 116°29′42″ W. e. |
March 15, 1915 | Boise, Kenyon counties |
| Jerome | 1559 (39), 0.72 |
20 468 (18), 1.19 |
13,13 | Jerome (Jerome) 42°43′30″ N.W. 114°31′05″ W. e. |
February 8, 1919 | Gooding counties, Lincoln |
| Jefferson | 2863 (28), 1.32 |
28,446 (12), 1.66 |
9.94 | Rigby (Rigby) 43°40′26″ N 111°54′58″ W. e. |
February 18, 1913 | Fremont counties |
| Ada | 2745 (31), 1.27 |
456,849 (1), 26.60 |
166.40 | Boise (Boise) 43°36′50″ N 116°14′17″ W. e. |
December 22, 1864 | Boise County |
| Elmore | 8032 (6), 3.70 |
26,823 (13), 1.56 |
3.34 | Mountain Home (Moutain Home) 43°08′13″ N 115°41′38″ W. e. |
February 17, 1889 | Alturas County |
| Camas | 2795 (29), 1.29 |
1102 (43), 0.06 |
0.39 | Fairfield (Fairfield) 43°20′46″ N 114°47′28″ W. e. |
February 6, 1917 | Blaine County |
| Caribou | 4658 (18), 2.15 |
7034 (35), 0.40 |
1.51 | Soda Springs (Soda Springs) 42°39′29″ N 111°35′46″ W. e. |
February 11, 1919 | Bannock Counties |
| Cassia | 6683 (9), 3.09 |
23,664 (14), 1.38 |
3.54 | Burley (Burley) 42°32′10″ N 113°47′35″ W. e. |
February 20, 1879 | Owaihi County |
| Canyon | 1563 (38), 0.72 |
216,699 (2), 12.60 |
138.64 | Caldwell 43 ° 39′29 ″ N 116°40′48″ W. e. |
March 7, 1891 | Ada County |
| Clark | 4572 (19), 2.11 |
873 (44), 0.05 |
0.06 | Dubois (Dubois) 44°10′26″ N 112°13′55″ W. e. |
February 1, 1919 | Fremont County |
| Clearwater | 6444 (10), 2.97 |
8546 (31), 0.50 |
1.33 | Orofino 46 ° 29′10 ″ N 116°15′32″ W. e. |
February 27, 1911 | Nez Perce County |
| Kootenai (Cootenai) | 3408 (23), 1.57 |
108,685 (4), 6.30 |
31.90 | Coeur d’ Alene 47° 41′35 ″ N 116°46′48″ W. e. |
December 22, 1864 | Nez Perce County |
| Custer | 12,786 (3), 5.90 |
4172 (39), 0.24 |
0.28 | Challis (Challis) 44°30′14″ N.W. 114°13′41″ W. e. |
January 8, 1881 | Alturas, Lima counties |
| Latah | 2789 (30), 1.29 |
39,333 (10), 2.29 |
14.10 | Moscow 46 ° 43′55 ″ N 116°59′49″ W. e. |
May 14, 1888 | Nez Perce County |
| Lemhi | 11,835 (4), 5.46 |
7875 (32), 0.46 |
0.67 | Salmon (Salmon) 45°10′41″ N 113°54′11″ W. e. |
January 9, 1869 | Idaho County |
| Lincoln | 3123 (25), 1.44 |
5318 (37), 0.31 |
1.70 | Shoshone (Shoshone) 42°56′13″N 114°24′29″ W. e. |
March 18, 1895 | Alturas, Blaine counties |
| Lewis | 1243 (41), 0.57 |
3887 (41), 0.23 |
3.13 | Nezperce 46 ° 14′02 ″ N 116°14′24″ W. e. |
March 3, 1911 | Nez Perce County |
| Madison | 1226 (42), 0.57 |
39 141 (11), 2.28 |
31.9 | Rexburg (Rexburg) 43°49′23″ N 111°47′06″ W. e. |
February 18, 1913 | Fremont County |
| Minidoka | 1976 (35), 0.91 |
20,729 (17), 1.21 |
10.5 | Rupert (Rupert) 42°37′05″ N 113°40′26″ W. e. |
January 26, 1913 | Lincoln County |
| Nez Perce | 2218 (33), 1.02 |
40,385 (9), 2.35 |
18.2 | Lewiston (Lewiston) 46°25′01″ N 117°01′05″ W. e. |
February 4, 1864 | Washington Territory |
| Owyhee | 19,934 (2), 9.2 |
11,628 (26), 0.68 |
0.58 | Murphy (Murphy) 43°13′05″ N 116°33′07″ W. e. |
December 31, 1863 | Idaho Territory |
| Oneida | 3112 (6), 1.44 |
4427 (38), 0.26 |
1.42 | Malad City (Malad City) 42°11′28″ N 112°14′56″ W. e. |
January 22, 1864 | Idaho Territory |
| Payette | 1062 (44), 0.49 |
23,215 (15), 1.35 |
21.9 | Payette 44° 04′30 ″ N.W. 116°55′48″ W. e. | February 22, 1917 | Kenyon County |
| Power | 3736 (21), 1.72 |
7600 (33), 0.44 |
2.00 | American Falls (American Falls) 42°46′52″ N 112°51′22″ W. e. |
January 30, 1913 | Bingham, Blaine, Oneida counties |
| Teton | 1167 (43), 0.54 |
11,381 (27), 0.66 |
9.80 | Driggs (Driggs) 43°43′34″ N 111°06′22″ W. e. |
January 20, 1915 | Madison County |
| Twin Falls | 4995 (13), 2.30 |
85 124 (6), 4.96 |
17.00 | Twin Falls (Twin Falls) 42°34′41″ N 114°28′30″ W. e. |
February 20, 1907 | Kasha District |
| Washington | 3816 (20), 1.76 |
10,121 (29), 0.59 |
2.65 | Waiser (Waiser) 44°15′00″ N 116°58′05″ W. e. |
February 20, 1879 | Boise County |
| Franklin | 1731 (37), 0.80 |
13,564 (22), 0.79 |
7.80 | Preston (Preston) 42°05′42″ N 111°52′30″ W. e. |
January 20, 1913 | Boise County |
| Fremont | 4910 (17), 2.27 |
13,094 (23), 0.76 |
2.67 | Saint Anthony (Saint Anthony) 43°57′58″ N 111°41′02″ W. e. |
March 4, 1893 | Bingham County |
| Shoshone | 6826 (8), 3.15 |
12,542 (24), 0.73 |
1.84 | Wallace (Wallace) 47°28′23″ N 115°55′30″ W. e. |
February 4, 1864 | Washington Territory |
| Idaho | 216,632 (14), 2.28 |
1,716,943 (39), 0.52 |
7.90 | Boise (Boise) 43°36′50″ N 116°17′17″ W. e. |
3 July 1890 (43) | Idaho Territory |
Boise
| Country | USA |
| State | Idaho |
| District | Aida |
| Area | 216,713.67 km² |
| Highness height | 824 m |
| Population | 202,832 people (2007) |
| Founding | 1863 |
| ZIP code | 83701–83799, 83701, 83702, 83705, 83708, 83711, 83715, 83718, 83723, 83728, 83731, 83732, 83735, 83740, 83743, 83746, 83749, 83752, 83754, 83758, 83760, 83764, 83768, 83772, 83775, 83779, 83782, 83786, 83790, 83793, 83796, 83798 |
| Telephone code | 208 |
| Official site | www.cityofboise.org |
| Boys | |
Boise also Boise (in English: Boise) is a city and the capital of the state of Idaho in the United States. Boise has a population of 211,830 (2006) and a total area of 165.80 km² (64 mi²). Boise has the third largest Basque community in the world and the largest in the United States, with a population of about 15,000.
