Utah: state flag, capital and facts
Utah is a US state in the West region. Its capital is Salt Lake City, and its postal abbreviation is UT. Known as the Beehive State, it joined the Union on January 4, 1896 as the 45th state. Salt Lake City is also its largest city.
The Utah state flag shows a beehive on a central hexagon across bands for the sky, snow-capped peaks and red rock.
Utah at a glance
- Capital
- Salt Lake City
- Largest city
- Salt Lake City
- Nickname
- The Beehive State
- Statehood
- January 4, 1896 (45th state)
- Region
- West
- Postal abbreviation
- UT
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Frequently asked questions
The capital of Utah is Salt Lake City.
Utah is in the West region of the United States.
The postal abbreviation for Utah is UT.
Utah is known as the Beehive State.
Utah became the 45th state on January 4, 1896.
Utah shares a land border with Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada and Wyoming.
The flag of Utah shows a beehive on a central hexagon across bands for the sky, snow-capped peaks and red rock.