State Symbols Guide
Utah State Symbols & Official Emblems
The West State • Explore official state symbols, history, facts, and cultural heritage.
Abbreviation
UT
Capital
Salt Lake City
Population
3,271,616
Statehood
1896
Region
West
Symbols
6
Official State Symbols
State Bird
California Gull
Larus californicus
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State Flag
Utah State Flag
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State Flower
Sego Lily
Calochortus nuttallii
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State Motto
Industry
English
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State Nickname
The Beehive State
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State Tree
Quaking Aspen
Populus tremuloides
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📊 Quick Facts
- Official Name
- Utah
- Abbreviation
- UT
- Capital City
- Salt Lake City
- Population
- 3,271,616
- Statehood Date
- January 4, 1896
- Region
- West
- Number of Symbols
- 6
