If you are looking for a
storage facility in Utah, you will not have to look far. The state is home to various self-storage units, larger sized storage units for business and large appliances, and everything in between. Search your city for storage companies in your area. With all of the competition, local storage unit companies are constantly offering seasonal specials along with other promotions to get your business. Shop around for a storage unit that is right for you. Many of these storage companies will even help you move your belongings, or if you can do it yourself, head over to one of the many
self-storage facilities in your area.
Origin of State's Name: Utah originates from an Apache Indian word (
yuttahih), which means "one that is higher up." Europeans thought the word referred to Indians living higher in the mountains than the Navajo - the territory became known as the land of the Utes, and eventually Utah.
Capital City: Salt Lake City, a city of 2.3 million, is the capital of Utah. Combining the amenities of a major metropolitan area with the friendliness of a small, western city, Salt Lake City is an ideal location for group travel. A beautiful, safe, and vibrant city, Salt Lake combines unparalleled access to natural recreation, a bustling economy, dynamic nightlife, remarkable history, warm hospitality, and Utah's Greatest Snow on Earth.
Population: Utah has a population estimated at 2.4 million.
Driving: The
Division of Motor Vehicles website is where you can find driver's license information, applications, testing requirements, driver's manuals, testing locations and more.
Agriculture and Industry: The state's major agricultural sectors include cattle, dairy products, hay and turkeys. Machinery, aerospace, mining, food processing, electric equipment and tourism are Utah's largest industries.
State Bird: Utah designated the California gull (
Larus californicus) as official state bird in 1955.
State Tree: Utah designated the blue spruce (
Picea pungens Engelm) as the official state tree in 1933.
State Flower: Utah designated the sego lily (
Calochortus nuttalli) as the official state flower in 1911. Blooming in early summer, the sego lily has white, lilac, or yellow flowers and grows on open grass and sage rangelands in the Great Basin in Utah.
State Song: Written by Sam Francis, Utah official state song is "Utah…This is the Place".