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- Capital: Boise
- Governor: Butch OtterIdaho Governor: Butch Otter
- Area: 83,574 square miles
- Population: 1,466,465 (2006 Estimate)U.S. Census Bureau: Idaho
- Founded: July 3, 1890
- Pacific
- Mountain
- Major cities: Boise, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Falls
- Nicknames: Gem State, Spud State
- Highest point: Borah Peak
- Lowest point: Snake River
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Agriculture and Economy
Idaho produces one third of all the potatoes grown in the U.S.. Idaho is home to the world's largest barrel cheese factory.The largest industry in Idaho is science and technology industry. Hewlett-Packard has a large plant in Boise, and the only manufacturer of dynamic random access memory (DRAM) chips, Micron Technology Inc. is located there. Nearly 25% of the states revenue comes from high-tech products.
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Idaho on Amazon
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Idaho Falls: The Untold Story of America's First Nuclear Accident - $10.95
When asked to name the world's first major nuclear accident, most people cite the Three Mile Island incident or the Chernobyl disaster. Revealed in this book is one of American his...Amazon
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Idaho Atlas & Gazetteer - $19.95
The first choice of outdoors enthusiasts. Beautiful, detailed, large-format maps of every state. Perfect for home and office reference, and a must for all your vehicles. Gazetteer ...Amazon
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Hiking Idaho, 2nd (State Hiking Series) - $19.95
Lace up your boots and sample more than 100 trails in Idaho's vast undeveloped backcountry and wilderness areas. Discover pink granite peaks of the Sawtooth Range, "big tree" coun...Amazon
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Idaho Questions
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What tourist attractions are in Emmett Idaho? 1 AnswerTop Idaho Destinations Fort Boise, owned by the Hudson Bay Company, was established by British fur traders in 1834. The holiday resort and timber-working tow... read more -
Why did you choose to move to Boise, Idaho? 1 AnswerYes, Boise is a "high tech city". "Technology investment and the high-tech industry have become increasingly important to the city" With heavy hitters such as H... read more -
What do movie extras get paid an hour? 1 AnswerMovie Extras Pay and working conditions. Quote from Wikipedia: "In the United States, most major film and television productions fall under the jurisdiction of ... read more -
Have you visited Shoshone Falls Idaho? 1 AnswerHi, I haven't visited the Shoshone Falls - but it looks beautiful and I would very much like to visit it. read more
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User Recommended Links for Idaho | Suggest a Link
Idaho Hot Springs and Hot Pools - Guide to Idaho Hot SpringsIt's the best resource for information on public and commercial hot springs in Idaho.
idahohotsprings.com Recommended by joshuajames on December 5, 2007Armstrong Auctions, Idaho Auctions, Auctioneers - Homewww.ArmstrongAuctions.com Recommended by None on October 6, 2008Heavy Equipment Auctioneers | HEAuction.comwww.HEAuction.com Recommended by None on October 6, 2008FlyBoysToys.com - Homewww.FlyBoysToys.com Recommended by None on October 6, 2008HP to Open New Online Sales Center in Boise, IdahoHP today announced that hpshopping.com, its online consumer shopping subsidiary, will open a new sales center in Boise, Idaho.
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Idaho News
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Idaho gov's road funding panel due to meet in Dec.
BOISE, Idaho — With Idaho officials trying to plug holes in the state budget, most lawmakers aren't thinking transportation funding as the 2010 Legislature ... (November 27, 2009)The Associated Press -
Aerial-gunning foes ask Obama to ban practice
BOISE, Idaho — A wildlife advocacy group Friday asked President Barack Obama to end aerial gunning of coyotes and other predators, citing an Idaho incident ... (November 27, 2009)The Associated Press -
ID ethanol plant aims to reopen as market improves
AP BOISE, Idaho—A shuttered southern Idaho ethanol refinery could resume fuel production, citing improved market conditions. ... (November 27, 2009)San Jose Mercury News -
IDAHO H1N1 death toll rises to 15, but reported illnesses fall
In its latest weekly update on the swine flu, the Idaho Health and Welfare Department said 369 patients with swine flu have been hospitalized since Sept. 1. ... (November 27, 2009)IdahoStatesman.com
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