Utah
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Region / Subdivision
Summary
Utah is a landlocked state in the Mountain West subregion of the United States, admitted as the 45th state in 1896. The state is characterized by the Wasatch Front, where the majority of the population resides, and the Great Basin in its western half. It is uniquely known for its strong cultural and historical ties to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Statistics
Area
219,653.00 km²
Population
3,271,616