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  • State: Idaho
  • Capital: Boise
  • Admission to Union: July 3, 1890
  • Nickname: The Gem State
State Background:
        Idaho is a state in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. The state's capital and largest city is Boise. Residents are called "Idahoans." Idaho was admitted to the Union on July 3, 1890, as the 43rd state.


According to the United States Census Bureau in 2004 Idaho had an estimated population of 1,393,262. The state's postal abbreviation is ID. Idaho is nicknamed the Gem State because of its abundance of natural resources. The state motto is Esto Perpetua (Latin for "Let it be perpetual").


Southern Idaho, including the Boise metropolitan area, Idaho Falls, Pocatello, and Twin Falls are in the Mountain Time Zone. Areas north of the Salmon River, including Coeur d'Alene and Lewiston, are in the Pacific Time Zone.
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Sources: Wikipedia.com, May 2006
(4) Draft Picks
Round Pick Overall Year Name Pos. Drafted By Birth City
1 16 16 1970 Gary Freeman F Milwaukee Boise
1 14 14 2003 Luke Ridnour PG Seattle Coeur d’ Alene
2 6 16 1951 Roland Minson G New York Idaho Falls
2 12 34 1979 Kim Goetz SF New York Moscow


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