Idaho

Capital Boise
Area 83,564 sq mi
216,432 sq km
Population
(2000 census) 1,293,953
Major Cities
(2000 census) Boise (185,787), Nampa (51,867),
Pocatello (51,466), Idaho Falls (50,730),
Meridian (34,919)
Major Rivers Snake, Salmon, Clearwater, Kootenai, St. Joe
Highest Point Borah Peak
12,662 feet
3,859 meters
Industry food processing, lumber and wood products, machinery, chemicals, tourism, mining, electronics
Agriculture beef cattle, potatoes, milk, hay, wheat, barley, sugar beets, dairy products
Minerals and Resources silver, phosphates, sand and gravel, gold, molybdenum, lead