This text provides a comprehensive overview of the U.S. state of Utah, drawn from a Wikipedia article and its excerpts. It covers key demographic information, noting Utah's high fertility rate, unique religious landscape dominated by the LDS Church, and its relatively young, fast-growing population concentrated along the Wasatch Front. The source details Utah’s diverse geography and climate, spanning from arid deserts and the Great Basin to the high peaks of the Rocky Mountains, which contribute to its significant tourism industry centered on national parks and world-renowned skiing. Furthermore, the text reviews the state's extensive history, from Spanish exploration and Native American habitation to Mormon settlement, its period as a territory, and its eventual statehood, as well as outlining its economy, major transportation systems, and governmental structure including notable laws regarding social issues.