The Republic of Idaho is a federal constitutional parliamentary republic that comprises the northwestern region of the North American continent.
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Anthem | "Idaho, My Idaho" | ||
Capital | Calgary | ||
Largest city | Los Angeles | ||
Other cities | Vancouver, Funland, Missoula | ||
Language official |
English | ||
others | Spanish, Russian, Japanese | ||
Demonym | Idahoan | ||
Government | Federal Constitutional Parliamentary Republic | ||
Legislature | Idaho Parliament | ||
Population | 98,681,972 (14th largest country) | ||
Independence | July 1, 1867 | ||
Currency | Idaho Yen (¥) | ||
Internet TLD | .id |
States[]
Idaho consists of twenty federal states. Each state has its own state constitution and is largely autonomous in regard to its internal organization.
State | Abbr. | Capital | Largest City | Population |
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Alaska | AK | Juneau | Anchorage | 739,795 |
Alberta | AB | Edmonton | Calgary | 4,937,290 |
Baja California | BA | Mexicali | Tijuana | 4,079,695 |
Borealia | BR | Yellowknife | Whitehorse | 236,720 |
British Columbia | BC | Victoria | Vancouver | 4,330,280 |
California | CA | Sacramento | Los Angeles | 39,536,653 |
Cascadia | CS | Olympia | Seattle | 7,405,743 |
Hawaii | HI | Honolulu | 1,427,538 | |
Manitoba | MB | Winnipeg | 1,352,154 | |
Montana | MT | Helena | Billings | 1,050,493 |
Nevada | NV | Carson City | Las Vegas | 3,034,392 |
Okanagan | OK | Kelowna | 1,716,943 | |
Oregon | OR | Salem | Portland | 4,142,776 |
Saskatchewan | SK | Regina | Saskatoon | 1,162,062 |
Sonora | SN | Hermosillo | 2,850,330 | |
Utah | UT | Salt Lake City | 3,101,833 | |
Wyoming | WY | Cheyenne | 579,315 |
Media[]
The main public broadcaster in Idaho is the Idahoan Broadcasting Corporation (IBC). It broadcasts music, news, sports, and TV shows. The Idahoan Broadcasting Corporation is responsible for broadcasting all major sports events hosted in the country, both domestic sporting events and international sporting events.
Public holidays[]
Idaho celebrates holidays which are derived from Christian traditions and important events in the history of the Republic of Idaho.
Day Of The Independence on November 6th celebrates the day the Idahoan Confederation officially became a republic. Confederation Day on July 1st celebrates the day the Idahoan Confederation became independent from Great Britain.
Some holidays such as Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Halloween, and Boxing Day are not officially recognized by the federal government, however they are celebrated across the nation.
These are the holidays recognized by the federal government.
Date | Name | Remarks |
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January 1st | New Year’s Day | Celebrates the first day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. |
July 1st | Confederation Day | Celebrates the day Idaho became independent from Great Britain. |
September 16th | Flag Day | Celebrates the day the Republic of Idaho adapted its current flag. |
Second Monday of October | Thanksgiving | A day to give thanks for the things one has at the close of the harvest season. |
October 31-November 2 | Day of the Dead | A Mexican holiday celebrated throughout Mexico and Idaho, in particular the Central and South regions, and by people of Mexican heritage elsewhere. The multi-day holiday involves family and friends gathering to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died, and helping support their spiritual journey. In Mexican culture, death is viewed as a natural part of the human cycle. Mexicans and Idahoans view it not as a day of sadness but as a day of celebration because their loved ones awaken and celebrate with them. |
November 6th | Day Of The Independence | Celebrates the day the Idahoan Confederation offically became a republic. |
December 25th | Christmas Day | Celebrates the Nativity of Jesus. |