IDIdaho Fun Facts

Idaho fun facts

• Idaho produces about 30% of all US potatoes — most fast-food fries come from here.
• The state has more whitewater rapids miles than any other US state.
• Hells Canyon, on the Idaho-Oregon border, is deeper than the Grand Canyon (7,993 ft vs 6,093 ft).
• The name "Idaho" was made up by lobbyist George M. Willing, who claimed it meant "gem of the mountains" in Shoshone. It doesn't mean anything in any Native language.

Quick stats

• Population: 1 to 5 million
• Area rank: #14 of 50
• Admitted: 1890
• Capital: Boise
• Largest city: Boise
• Time zone: Mountain

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