Whether you are relocating because of a new job, moving closer to family, or just looking for a change of scenery, we would like to help make the transition smooth and easy. We are more than happy to answer any questions you might come across to help you settle in quickly to your new Utah home and get on with life.
Here Are Some Utah Facts:
Utah, Rocky Mt. state of the W United States. It is bordered by Idaho and Wyoming (N), Colorado (E), Arizona (S), and Nevada (W), and touches New Mexico in the SE, at the Four Corners.
Area: 84,916 sq mi (219,932 sq km), including 2,577 sq mi (6,674 sq km) of inland water surface.
Population: (2009) Approximately 2,800,000
Capital: Salt Lake City.
Motto: Industry.
State Bird: Seagull.
State Flower: Sego Lily.
State Tree: Blue Spruce.
The proximity of high-grade iron, coal, and limestone made Provo a steel center. Industrial plants extend from Provo to Brigham City, with the largest concentration in the Salt Lake City area. Utah is now a center for aerospace research and the production of missiles, spacecraft, computer hardware and software, electronic systems, and related items. Other major manufactures are processed foods, machinery, fabricated metals, and petroleum products. Davis County Utah is the proud home of Hill Air Force Base.
Tourism has become increasingly important to the state's economy. In addition to The Great Salt Lake, five national parks and seven national monuments, ski resorts, particularly in the Wasatch Range, are popular destinations. Since 1984, Park City has hosted the annual Sundance Film Festival and in 2002 Utah hosted the Winter Olympics. Utah is a great place to live and work.