The State of
Idaho (ID)

The capital of Idaho is Boise City.

The Postal Code for Idaho: ID

Typical abbreviations for Idaho: Ida., Id.

When the people of Idaho refer to themselves: Idahoan

Time Zone: The area north of the Salmon River and west of the border between Idaho County & Lemhi County lies in the Pacific Time (PST/PDT) zone.

The area south of the Salmon River and east of the border between Idaho County & Lemhi County lies in the Mountain Time (MST/MDT) zone.

All of Idaho observes daylight saving time.

Nicknames for Idaho: "The Gem State"; "The Spud State"

State Motto: "Esto Perpetua" (Let it be perpetual)

State Bird: Mountain Bluebird (sialia currucoides)

State Tree: Western White Pine (pinus monticola pinaceae)

State Flower: Syringa Mock Orange (philadelphus lewisii)

State Song: "Here We Have Idaho"

Statehood: Idaho became the 43rd state on Jul 3, 1890.

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