Utah is a state in the western United States, bordered by Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, Arizona and Nevada. Salt Lake City is its capital and largest city. Utah is known for the Great Salt Lake, the Wasatch Mountains, winter sports and striking desert landscapes, including five national parks.
Most residents live along the Wasatch Front, an urban corridor that includes Salt Lake City, Provo and Ogden. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has strongly shaped Utah’s history and culture, alongside Indigenous heritage and increasingly diverse communities. Technology, healthcare, education, tourism and mining contribute to the economy. Major landmarks include Temple Square, Zion National Park and Arches National Park.
Common civic concerns include housing affordability, rapid population growth, transportation and air quality. Water conservation and the shrinking Great Salt Lake are major environmental priorities. Residents also debate public education, management of public lands and how to balance development with protection of natural landscapes.