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Located in the western part of USA, Utah is the 13th largest state by area and the 34th most populated state in the country. The state capital Salt Lake City is also the largest city. West Valley City, West Jordon, Provo and Sandy are the other important urban regions. Utah is surrounded by the state boundaries of Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico and Wyoming.
The state of Utah derives its name from ‘Ute Indians’ and carries the meaning of “people of the mountains”. However, Utah not only has some stunning snowcapped mountain ranges but also rugged deserts and river valleys. Colorado and Green are the two major rivers that flow through the state. Its geographical diversity is one of the reasons why the state is a preferred tourist destination.
Utah is home to five National Parks and in close proximity to the celebrated Grand Canyon National Park and Mesa Verde National Park. The five parks Arches National Park, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands National Park, Capitol Reef National and Zion National Park are all beautiful locations with breathtaking views and scenery. Additionally, Utah houses seven National Monuments and a National Historic Site – the Golden Spike - commemorating the successful conclusion of the first transcontinental railroad. The historic Temple Square in Salt Lake City also attracts hordes of visitors.
Its two National Recreation Areas and six National Forests present tourists with ample encounters with nature and also endless recreational prospects. For skiing enthusiasts, Utah is the place to be. Referred to as the ‘greatest snow on earth’, Utah has the perfect skiing conditions and its acclaimed Ski Resorts enhance the thrill manifold. Sundance in Provo Canyon, Alta and Solitude in Salt Lake City and Deer Valley Resort in Park City are some of the internationally acclaimed skiing destinations. Biking, fishing, hiking, boating and ice skating opportunities are also aplenty.
Utah is famed for the variety it offers to tourists and it is this diversity that truly delights one and all.
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