Utah and Salt Lake City Essay

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Major Industries- Oil, Natural gas, mining, steel-making, farming, tourism (especially skiing)
Water Bodies-
Aneth
Beaver
Blanding
Bluff
Cisco
Cottonwood
Eden
Hurricane
Mexican Hat
Moab
Montezuma Creek
Ogden
Provo
Salt Lake City
Springdale
St. George
Westwater

Landforms-
Utah is divided into three sections, including the Colorado Plateau, the central Rocky Mountains, and the Basin and ridge section. The Colorado Plateau a series of flat lands roughed mountains. The central Rockies are snow-capped Uinta and Wasatch mountains with the highest point being 13,528ft above sea level. And the Basin and Ridge section, has flat depressions, salt beds, and lakes.
State Items-
State snack food: Jell-O
State Fruit: Cherry
State Song: Utah, We Love Thee
State Flower: Sego Lily
Big Cities-
Salt Lake City (capital)
West Valley City
Provo
Sandy
Orem
Ogden
West Jordan
Layton
Taylorsville
St. George

Abundant Resources-
Coal
Copper
Iron
Ore
Silver
Gold
The Flag-
Utah’s flag was established in 1913. The flag is dark blue, with the state seal in the center surrounded by yellow fringe. This flag was designed by Harry Emmett Edward in 1896. Also, in the center of the flag is a bald eagle above a beehive (symbolizing hard work), surrounded by Sego Lilies (representing peace) and two U.S flags. Last on the flag the word “INDUSTRY” and the dates 1847 and 1896 appear on the flag.
Tourist Attractions-
The main tourist attraction is skiing. Like the Snow Basin witch has a resort Called, “Lakeside”. Lakeside has many beginner slopes and many Expert slopes which drives people from around the state to come

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