The State of Utah is nicknamed as “The Beehive State” and is in the West region of the USA, bordered by Idaho and Wyoming to the north, Colorado to the east, Arizona to the south and Nevada to the west. Utah's principal rivers are the Colorado; the Green, and the Sevier, Utah's climate is generally arid, with the highest temperatures occurring in the south-west. The eastern, mountainous region is cooler, with greater rainfall. Significant industries in Utah are government, manufacturing, services, transportation, utilities and wholesale and retail trade. The high technology, aerospace and mining industries also make important contributions to the state economy.

The State of Utah (nicknamed `The Beehive State’) is in the West region of the USA. Utah's climate is generally arid. Services, government, manufacturing, utilities, transportation and wholesale and retail trade are significant industries in Utah. There are 29 administrative counties in Utah. Utah was on 35th position in the USA 2006 in provisions of its value of manufacturing shipments, leading manufactures included transportation equipment, primary and fabricated metals, food and kindred products, petroleum products, machinery and electrical equipment and computers. Utah has become a leader in the high technology sector.