Utah was the 45th state admitted to the
Union on Jan 4, 1896.
It is one of the 'Four Corners' states.
Utah is
bordered by Idaho in the north,
Wyoming in the northeast,
Colorado in the east,
New Mexico to the southeast,
Arizona in the south,
and by Nevada in the west.
Running down the northern center of the state is the Wasatch Mountain Range,
with heights of about 12000 ft (3650 m) above sea level.
Running east to west in the northeastern section are the Uinta Mountains,
which reach heights of 13000 ft (3950 m).
The name "Utah" is derived from the
native Ute language,
meaning "people of the mountains".
Western Utah is mostly arid desert.
Small mountain ranges and rugged terrain punctuate the landscape.
Much of the scenic southern landscape is sandstone.
The Colorado River and its tributaries carve their way through this sandstone.
Utah has an area of 219887 km² (84899 mi²).
Vast expanses of this state are nearly uninhabited.
WEATHER
Utah's temperatures are extreme, from cold temperatures in winter
due to high elevation, to very hot summers statewide.
The record high temperature is 118° F (47° C).
The record low is -69° F (-56° C).
Utah
has a dry, mostly desert climate.
The dry weather results mostly from the rain shadow of the Sierra Nevada.
The eastern half of the state lies in the rain shadow of the Wasatch Mountains.
Most of the lowland areas receive less than 12 in (300 mm) of
precipitation annually.
The Great Salt Lake Desert is the driest place in
Utah,
with less than 5 in (125 mm).
Snowfall is common in all but the far southern valleys.
Salt Lake City gets about 60 in (150 cm).
Some parts of the Wasatch Mountains receive up to 500 in (1270 cm) per year
During winter, temperature inversions are an issue across Utah's
low basins and valleys, leading to thick haze and fog that sometimes
happen for weeks at a time.
There are usually fewer than 40 days of thunderstorm activity per year.
ECONOMY
The Utah State Chamber of Commerce
is organized to achieve the following objectives:
• Improve the effectiveness of
Chambers of Commerce throughout the
State of Utah
through meetings and seminars.
• Provide training sessions for
elected Chamber of Commerce officers,
paid executives, and staff.
• Provide a forum for
Chambers to discuss, promote,
and disseminate information on tourism,
business development and
community development within
the State of Utah.
• Represent Chambers of Commerce
on all business issues.
Major industries of Utah include:
mining, cattle ranching, salt production, and government services.
The state is a center of transportation, information technology and
research, government services and mining as well as a major tourist
destination for outdoor recreation.
Minerals mined in Utah include copper, gold,
silver, molybdenum, zinc, lead, and beryllium.
Fossil fuels include coal, petroleum, and natural gas.
Petroleum production is a major industry in the east.
In central Utah, coal production is the major mining activity.
Tourism is a major industry in the south.
SCHOOLS
The Utah Education Network
is a consortium of public education partners.
It includes:
• The Utah System of Higher Education and
its 10 universities & colleges & Utah Electronic College.
• The Utah State Office of Education, local school districts and
the Utah Electronic High School.
• The state’s Library system.
Their mission is to create educational opportunities,
connect citizens, and collaborate with partners,
serving Utah communities.
Their goal is to be Utah's most recognized,
trusted, and accessible partner for innovation in educational technology.
Offering students a
top~notch education means giving teachers ready access to
the training and tools they need. Understanding this,
the Utah state government established the Utah Education Network.
As one of the state's leading providers of training and technical
support services to teachers, Utah Education Network
serves more than 22 thousand K~12 teachers and higher education
instructors statewide, helping to improve the learning
environment for the students in the Utah public school system.
The Utah Parent Teacher Association
works to help every child realize full potential through programs and advocacy.
Their mission is to:
- Support and speak on behalf of children and youth.
- Encourage positive involvement in all facets of a child's life.
- Assist in developing skills to raise and protect children and youth.
For more details please contact the
Utah Department of Education.
HOSPITALITY
Utah
is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts!
From National Parks to ski resorts and golf courses,
beautiful Park City to historic Temple Square,
sunny St.George to bustling Salt Lake City to tranquil Lake Powell,
Utah
will surprise with its variety.
Utah is a place where cities, mountains, rivers and cultures converge,
so it's no surprise that the state is called the "Crossroads of the West."
From the red rocks of southern Utah's national parks to the
majestic mountains, Utah offers world~class outdoor adventures
along with award~winning performing arts, fine restaurants and
excellent hotels.
Ski or snowboard "The Greatest Snow on Earth,"
mountain bike Slickrock in Moab,
take a summer whitewater rafting splash down Cataract Canyon,
or visit the Old West with a tour of outlaw hideouts and stickups.
Utah has adventure waiting.
Utah vacations keep people coming back year after year.
The Utah Hotel & Lodging Association
represents the common interests of members in the hospitality industry
in an ethical and professional manner, including political action,
education, marketing support and industry advancements in the
state of Utah.
Membership is comprised of Resorts, Hotels, Motels, Condominiums,
RV campgrounds, allied businesses, educational Institutions and
community associations/organizations.
For more details please contact
Utah State Tourism.
NEWS
Utah State 
Utah
Realtors
Real Estate Sites in CANADA
Real Estate Sites in the USA