The population of the Pacific Northwestern state of Idaho is 1.5 million people. The state capital is Boise, its most populous city. While the “Gem State” is known for its potato (Idaho produces one third of U. S. potatoes) Idaho is nevertheless a growing wine producer. Idaho is less than one per cent water.
The ecological business profile of Idaho reflects the geography of Rocky Mountains, river streams, steep canyons, agriculture, national parks, forestry, and cold winters. Idaho is currently a fast growing state. The gross product in millions is about $64. Industries like cheese, nuclear energy, lumber and paper, beer making, and tourism keep Idaho working competitively. Electronics like computer manufacture and semiconductors ad an urban edge to mountain and stream Idaho vistas.
Idaho has many National parks, including Lewis and Clark, Yellowstone, City of Rocks, and Craters of the Moon. Wildlife refuges dot the state and there is a conservation area and numerous state parks with glorious natural beauty. Idaho finishes fairly green in the carbon footprint analysis, ranking in the top 20 of the United States.
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