Idaho Quiz
Idaho is in the West. Quick facts below — then test yourself with 5 questions.
| Capital | Boise |
|---|---|
| Postal abbreviation | ID |
| Nickname | The Gem State |
| Census region | West |
| Bordering states | Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Nevada, Oregon, Washington |
| Statehood | 1890 |
| Population (2020 Census) | 1,839,106 |
| Total area (sq mi) | 83,569 |
Sample questions
Q1Which region is Idaho in?
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West
Idaho sits in the Census Bureau's West region, bridging the Pacific Northwest and the Rocky Mountain states.
Q2Which state is smaller than Idaho by area?
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Hawaii
Idaho covers 83,569 square miles, making it the No.14 largest state by total area.
Q3In which year did Idaho become a state?
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1890
Idaho became the 43rd state in 1890, admitted the same year as Wyoming as territorial settlement in the West continued.