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While Idaho's dependence on mining has decreased, the state, which produces seventy-two types of precious and semi-precious stones, is still known as "The Gem State." Idaho is a top national producer of potatoes, trout, Austrian winter peas, and lentils. Its major industries are manufacturing, agriculture, food processing, timber, and mining.
Gem State Dam is a concrete and rock-fill gravity dam on the Snake River, in the U.S. state of Idaho. Its location is near Idaho Falls, Idaho. The dam's primary purpose is to generate hydroelectricity, but it also provides water for irrigation agriculture. Gem State Dam is owned and operated by the City of Idaho Falls.
Gem County is a county in the U.S. state of Idaho. As of the 2020 census, the population was 19,123. [1] The county seat and largest city is Emmett. [2] Gem County is part of the Boise, ID Metropolitan Statistical Area. Gem County is home to the Idaho ground squirrel.
Idaho: Gem State. Although Idaho is known for producing potatoes, its nickname doesn't have anything to do with the starchy vegetable. With over 72 types of precious and semiprecious gems found ...
There are 44 counties in the U.S. state of Idaho. The Idaho Territory was organized in March 1863, and Owyhee County was the first county in the territory to be organized, in December of that year. Oneida County was organized in January 1864, while Missoula County was adopted the same month, before becoming part of the new Montana Territory in May.
One in four Idahoans is new to the state, according to analysis from the University of Idaho. The Gem State has been the nation’s fastest growing for five straight years. But while people move ...
Idaho has seen growth in every generation, from Gen Z all the way back to the Silent Generation. Idaho’s getting younger. Here’s how many from each generation are moving to the Gem State
In 1986, California named benitoite as its state gemstone, a form of the mineral barium titanium silicate that is unique to the Golden State and only found in gem quality in San Benito County. [80] ^ Colorado is the only state whose geological symbols reflect the national flag's colors: red (rhodochrosite), white (yule marble), and blue ...