Utah is the 45th state of the United States. It became a state on January 4, 1896. The state abbreviation of Utah is UT. Salt Lake City is the capital of Utah. Salt Lake City is also the largest city in Utah. Utah is the thirteenth largest state in the United States. Utah's total population is 2,223,169. Utah is the 34th most populous state in the United States. Utah's major industries are oil, natural gas, coal mining, copper, iron ore, silver, gold, steel manufacturing, cattle ranching, sheep farming, dairy farming. and tourism. Utah's major rivers are the Colorado River and the Green River. Utah's major lakes are the Great Salt Lake, Lake Powell, and Utah Lake. Utah's highest point is King's Peak, 13,528 feet high. Utah has 29 counties. Utah's bordering states are Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, and Wyoming. Utah's original name comes from the Ute Indians. The nickname for the state of Utah is the Beehive State. Utah's state motto is "industry." Utah's state song is "Utah, We Love Thee". The state flag of Utah was adopted in 1913. The flag has a deep blue field with the seal in the center, surrounded by a yellow circle. The state seal was designed by Harry Emmett Edwards in 1896. In the center of the flag is a bald eagle atop a beehive, symbolizing hard work. Also on the flag are the word “INDUSTRY” and the dates 1847 and 1896. Utah's state bird is the California gull. Utah's state animal is the Rocky Mountain elk. Utah's state fish is the Bonneville cutthroat trout. Utah's state insect is the honey bee. Utah's state fossil is the Allosaurus. Utah's state flower is the tallow lily. Utah's state tree is the blue spruce. Utah's state fruit is the cherry. Utah's state grass is Indian rice grass. Utah's state rock is coal. Utah state mineral is the cop... middle of the chart... average weather history, precipitation/precipitation, sunshine." World Weather and Climate Charts, Average Climate Charts, Precipitation Guide, Temperatures, Best, Climate friendly and festive. Web May 25, 2010. “Statehood Dates.” Utah.com. Utah travel site | utah.com. Web. May 21, 2010. "International Trade and Utah Diplomacy || Trade Statistics." Utah International Trade & Diplomacy Office. Web. May 21, 2010. "Utah Jazz History." NBAhoopsonline, Basketball History at It's Best. Web. May 25, 2010. "Utah MapStats from." FedStats. Web. 25 May 2010.