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Salt Lake City
	Salt Lake City , is the capital of the state of Utah . With some of the finest skiing grounds and tranquil lakes it is indeed one of the finest cities in the world. Renowned all over the world for hosting the 2002 Olympics, this city has lured visitors since time immemorial. With a population of 181,743 people this city is the most populated city in the state of USA . A group of Mormon Pioneers led by Brigham Young founded the city in 1847.Shoshone, Ute, and Paiute tribes were the original inhabitants of the city, before Brigham Young came to Salt Lake City .

Today the city occupies a total land area of 110.4 square miles. Surrounded by the Great Salt Lake ,marshlands and mudflats the city has some of the best hot springs and lakes of the region. Jordon river which flows through the city acts as the main drainage system of Utah . At Willard Bay , in Salt Lake City metabolic actions of bacteria may be noted at particular times of the year. these bacterias release a chemical scent that resembles to spoiled poultry eggs. Due to all these natural wonders the city is a must visit for all the biologists and holiday makers of the world.

Lake Bonneville at Salt Lake City is believed to have been existed i its full fledge during the ice ages. This 65 million years old water body today is a storehouse of fading shorelines. These shorelines however extend to a long distance, sometimes to the foothills of the mountains that abound in the area. Salt Lake City enjoys a semi-arid steppe climate. Hot and dry summers are followed by chilly winters and snow fall. The annual precipitation at Salt Lake City is 16.50 inches. With such a variety of opportunities to explore and discover you are sure to have a fabulous vacation at Salt Lake City .

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