• Facts about Size - The area of the State covers 84904 square miles

• The Constitution - Utah was the 45th State to be admitted to the Union

• 3 Largest Cities in Utah - Salt Lake City, West Valley and City Provo

• Utah State Motto - " Industry "

• Facts about the State Nickname - The Beehive State ( After the State emblem, the beehive, representing endeavour and perseverance )

• Name of the State Song is " Utah, We Love Thee " the words of the song and music composed by Evan Stephens

• Short History of Utah - First explored by the Spanish in 1540, the region was settled in 1847 by Mormons led by Brigham Young.

• Origin of the name - Named after the Navajo - the Utes

Best Places to Visit in Utah
Where are the best places to visit in Utah? What are the most famous and fun tourist attractions in Utah? Visit interesting historical sites and places in Utah during your vacation. Have fun travelling through the state and enjoy the best places to visit in Utah. The best ideas for outdoor activities, historical tourist attractions, parks and zoos - have fun in Utah!

Best Places to Visit in Utah - Tourist attractions

• Tooele County Railroad Museum
  George S. Eccles Dinosaur Park
  Lagoon
  Minnetonka Cave
  Park City Silver Mine Adventure

Best Places to Visit in Utah - Historical Sites

• Anasazi State Park and Museum
  Golden Spike National Historic Site
  Territorial Statehouse State Park
  Historic Temple Square
  This Is The Place State Park

Facts about the Names of the Symbols / Emblems of of Utah
The following animal, bird, flower and tree are the symbols / Emblems of the State of Utah:

• Utah State Animal Symbol - Rock Mountain Elk

• Utah State Bird Symbol - California Gull

• Utah State Flower Symbol - Sego Lily

• Utah State Insect Emblem - Honeybee

• Tree - Blue Spruce