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State of Utah

Utah is known as the “Land of the Honeybee”. It is named from a Ute Indian word “eutaw”, meaning “in the tops of the mountains. An early Mormon named the area Deseret, meaning “honeybee” in the book of Mormon.

Utah has a total population of 84,889sq mi that ranked 34 in the United States. Its largest metro area is Salt Lake City.

Utah has a very uneven surface. It has high mountains, deserts, plateaus, canyons and river valleys. There are three large natural regions in Utah – The Rocky Mountains, The Colorado Plateau and The Great Basin.

Utah has summer and winter. In the northern mountain, the usual temperature is 42 F; in the south, it is about 60 F.

Utah is bordered by Idaho (north), Wyoming (north and east), Colorado (east), New Mexico (southeast), Arizona (south), Nevada (west).

In the early 1900s, the national parks such as Bryce Canyon National Park and Zion National Park were established. Utah has many of wonderful places to show. They have Delicate Arch and Monument Valley.

In 1939, the Alta Ski Area was established and it has become famous for its skiing. They are famous for their winter activities and attracted a lot of tourists. Wasatch Range is believed to be one of the best skiing in the world with its powdery snow.

Utah forbids all kinds of gambling. They are the only state in the country that has banned the sale of fruity alcohol drinks at the grocery or convenience stores last October 1, 2008.

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Added: Thursday, March 26, 2009

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