State Symbols Guide

Idaho State Symbols & Official Emblems

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Abbreviation
ID
Capital
Boise
Population
1,839,106
Statehood
1890
Region
West
Symbols
6
Idaho flag

Official State Symbols

Mountain Bluebird
State Bird

Mountain Bluebird

Adopted 1931

Sialia currucoides

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Idaho State Flag
State Flag

Idaho State Flag

Adopted 1907
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Syringa
State Flower

Syringa

Adopted 1931

Philadelphus lewisii

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Esto Perpetua
State Motto

Esto Perpetua

Adopted 1867

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The Gem State
State Nickname

The Gem State

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Western White Pine
State Tree

Western White Pine

Adopted 1935

Pinus monticola

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📊 Quick Facts

Official Name
Idaho
Abbreviation
ID
Capital City
Boise
Population
1,839,106
Statehood Date
July 3, 1890
Region
West
Number of Symbols
6

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