Idaho : Factual Information
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Facts Capital : Boise.
Entered Union : 3 July 1890 (43rd).
Song : "Here We Have Idaho."
Motto : Esto perpetua (Let it be perpetual).
Flag : On a blue field with gilt fringe, the state seal appears in the center with the words "State of Idaho" on a red band below.
Bird : Mountain bluebird.
Horse : Appaloosa.
Flower : Syringa.
Tree : Western white pine.
Gem : Star garnet.
Country : 44 counties
Population : 1,293,953; 39th, 12/00
Agriculture : Cattle, potatoes, dairy products, wheat, sugar beets, barley.
Industry : Food processing, lumber and wood products, machinery, chemical products, paper products, silver and other mining, tourism.