"Idaho" fromIndian, which means "gem of mountain".The term was originally used specifically to refer to the gemstones produced in Parks Peak, Coloradomining areaLater, it generally refers to the gem mining areas along the Pacific coast.After the establishment of Idaho, it became the name of the state.[1]
The shape of the state is like the boots of a lumberjack, which happens to reflect the undulating mountains, dense forests, and the dominant position of logging and mining in the territory.There are 81 mountains, 10 rivers and more than 2000 lakes.In the middle, east and northeast of the prefectureThe Rocky MountainsA place of great distance.Bora Peak is 3859 meters above sea level, the highest point in the state.Snake RiverOriginating from the mountains in the southeast, it forms many canyons when it cuts through the North Rocky Mountains. The famous Snake Valley is 1.6 kilometers deep, the deepest canyon in North America.There are a series of waterfalls along the river,Shoshone Falls Up to 65 meters high.The extinct crater and volcanic cone of the Moon Crater National Park near Boise present a desert scene.[1]
The state has a continental climate.The average annual precipitation in the north is 510 mm, and that in the south is 300 mm.Terrain height has a significant impact on temperature.LewisThe altitude is 217m, and the annual average temperature is 11.1 ℃;Montpellier is 1828 meters above sea level, with an average temperature of 5.5 ℃.The average temperature in the middle reaches of Snake River is 12.8 ℃.Crop growth period varies from 120 days to 300 days.[1]
population
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In the 2003 census, there were 1366332 people in Idaho.88% of them areWhite，7.9%Latin AmericaEthnic, 1.4% Indianaborigines, 0.4% are African Americans, 0.9% areAsian American2% are mixed races.
According to the census, among the ancestors of Idaho residents, Germans (18.9%) are the most, followed byBritisher（18.1%） 、Irish(10%), Americans (8.4%), andNorwegian（3.6%）。
Economics
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The state's economy has traditionally been supported by agriculture, logging and mining.The Snake River Basin is rich in water resources and canals. It is one of the largest irrigation areas in the United States and is rich in potatoes.The quality of potatoes is very good, and the yield is the highest in the country, so it is called "Potato State".Other main crops include wheat and sugar beet.The animal husbandry is developed, and the grassland and mountain areas are mainly fed with beef cattle and sheep.The forest coverage rate is about 33%, and the main tree species are white pine, yellow pine, fir, cypress, fir, etc.It produces 1.5 billion board feet of wood every year.The discovery of gold deposits and the heat of gold mining have promoted the development of mining industry.However, gold is no longer the main mineral. The output of silver, lead and zinc has ranked among the top three in the United States.The southeast is rich in phosphate.The main energy source is hydropower.The manufacturing industry is increasingly developed, and its income has exceeded that of agriculture, but the main sectors are still food, wood and mineral processing industries.Since the 1970s, the tourism industry has developed rapidly, and its income has ranked first among the states in the country.[1]
Agriculture
Idaho's agriculture is very diversified. The southeast is the home of potatoes all over the world, while the north has a larger share of pea and lentil production in the United States.Wheat、barleyOnions, beans, pastures and grass seeds are the main agricultural products of Aizhou;Beef, cheese, milk powder and whey powder also grew rapidly.[2]
Industry
The export value ranks fifth in the United States, and the main tree species are Douglas fir, western yellow pine, oriental arborvitae, black pine, iron pine, plywood, plastic plywood, engineering timber such as glued beam, LVL, I-beam and wood structure building materials.Idaho's main industrial products are:semiconductorSemiconductor manufacturing equipment and electronic products, electronic testing equipment, laser printers, environmental protection equipment, technology and environmental protection engineering, etc.[2]famousmicron technology The company is located in Idaho.
Travel?
Tourism is an important source of income for Idaho. Sun Valley, located in the center of the Sawtooth Mountains, is a world-famous ski resort and a priority for American celebrities to spend their holidays and live.National and state parks in Aizhou provide different landscape features.Canoeing activities are very popular in the Salmon River. There are many blue lakes and nearby ski resorts in the north.Fishing is the best activity in all the lakes and rivers in Idaho.Suitable activities can be found all year round in Idaho.[2]
Sociology
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education
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Idaho has the sixth highest literacy rate among the 50 states in the United States;More than 90% of school-age children attend public schools;83% of adults over 25 years old have completed high school education, and the state government allocates nearly 70% of the budget to education subsidies every year.In 1994, the "Management Annual Report" rated the 600 most valuable regional schools in the country, and five schools in Idaho entered the top 50.Idaho has 10 higher education institutions all over the island, including 3 state universities, 1 state four-year college, 2 community universities, 3 private colleges and 1 private community university.Almost every city with more than 10000 people has a university, college or off campus learning program to provide all-round education and learning opportunities.[2]
In addition, there are eight vocational and technical training centers providing professional vocational education courses.The main universities are:university of idaho (UOI), Boise University (BSU)idaho state university (ISU), Lewiscrake State University (LCSC).[2]
traffic
Interstate Highway 15, 84 and 86 pass through the south of Aizhou, and Highway 90 passes through the north.Although Idaho is not near the sea, there is a seaport in Lewiston, which can be usedColumbia River(Columbia River) throughportland Hong Kong and the Pacific Ocean.[2]
