What are facts about the state of Utah?

* Capital: Salt Lake City

* Largest City: Salt Lake City

* Total Population: 3,271,616

* Population Density: 30.7 people per square mile

* Area: 84,906 square miles (13th-largest U.S. state)

* Highest Point: Kings Peak (13,528 feet)

* Lowest Point: Beaver Dam Wash (2,200 feet)

* Geographic Region: Western U.S.

* Time Zone: Mountain Time Zone (UTC-07:00)

* Statehood Date: January 4, 1896 (45th state)

Other Facts:

* Utah is the only state that borders both Colorado and Nevada.

* Utah is home to five national parks: Arches National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Capitol Reef National Park, and Zion National Park.

* Utah is also home to seven national monuments: Bears Ears National Monument, Cedar Breaks National Monument, Dinosaur National Monument, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Hovenweep National Monument, Natural Bridges National Monument, and Rainbow Bridge National Monument.

* Utah has a diverse landscape that includes mountains, deserts, canyons, and forests.

* The Great Salt Lake is located in Utah and is the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere.

* Utah is home to many ski resorts, including Park City Mountain Resort, Deer Valley Resort, and Alta Ski Area.

* Utah is also home to many cultural attractions, including Temple Square, the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, and the Sundance Film Festival.

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