Idaho Facts:

Capital: Boise
State Abbreviation: ID 
State Flower: Syringa
State Bird: Mountain Bluebird
State Song: "Here We Have Idaho"
2000 US Census Population: 1,293,953

Idaho was the 43rd State inducted into the Union on July 3, 1890.  Famous natives and residents include Ernest Hemingway (Author), Picaboo Street (Skier), Lana Turner (Actress), and Joe Albertson (Grocery store founder).