Utah is located partially in the Rocky Mountains, in the western portion of the United States. It is made up of valleys, mountain peaks, deserts, plateaus, lakes, and a wide variety of other landscapes. It is a unique state, from its canyons to its interesting rock formations.
Utah’s name comes from a word that roughly means "those who live high up" or "mountain dwellers" in a Native American language. When Europeans first came to the area, they thought that the word referred to the Ute tribe. So, the area became known as Utah. However, that was not the area’s original name. Prior to that, it was known as Deseret, which meant "land of the honey bee" according to the Book of Mormon. That is also how Utah got the nickname "Beehive State."
Utah was known mainly as an agricultural and mining hub until the middle of the 1900s. However, by the end of the 1900s it was known for manufacturing a wide variety of items and its economy was quite diverse. Salt Lake City is the biggest city in the state of Utah and it has several other urban areas. However, it’s the beautiful natural landmarks in the state that have caused tourism to be a major source of income to the state.