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Idaho at a Glance Area: 83,569 sq mi (216,443 sq km). 14th largest state 1 Land: 82,643 sq mi (214,044 sq km) Water: 926 sq mi (2,398 sq km) Highest elevation: Borah Peak, 12,662 feet (3,859 m) Lowest elevation: Snake River in Nez Perce County, 710 feet (216 m) Statehood: July 3, 1890 (43rd state) Capital: Boise

Population: 1,634,464 (39th largest state) 2

State nickname: the Gem State State bird: mountain bluebird State flower: syringa

1 U.S. Geological Survey 2 U.S. Census Bureau, 2014 estimate