Dixie is the nickname for southwestern State nickname: Beehive State Other U.S. States Capital Salt Lake City Largest city Salt Lake City Governor Jon M. Huntsman, Jr. Official languages English Area 219,887 km² (13th)  - Land 212,751 km²  - Water 7,136 km² (3.25%) Population (2000)  - Population 2,233... Utah. It was named this because early The term Mormon is a colloquial name, most-often used to refer to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). The name Mormon (also Mormonite) was first used in the 1830s for followers of Joseph Smith, Jr. who accepted The Book of Mormon as... Mormon settlers could grow Cotton is a soft fibre that grows around the seeds of the cotton plant, a shrub native to the tropical and subtropical regions of both the Old World and the New World. The fibre is most often spun into thread and used to make a soft, breathable textile. Picking cotton... cotton in the warm climate, reminiscent of Dixie is a nickname for the Southern region of the United States. DIXIES LAND, 1904 postcard According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the origins of the nickname remain obscure. According to A Dictionary of Americanisms on Historical Principles (1951), by Mitford M. Mathews, three theories most commonly attempt to... Dixie in the US Southeast; however, unlike its larger namesake, Irrigating cotton fields Irrigation in the Heart of the Sahara Irrigation (in agriculture) is the replacement or supplementation of rainfall with water from another source in order to grow crops. In contrast, agriculture that relies only on direct rainfall is sometimes referred to as dryland farming. How it works in... irrigation is necessary for the success of agriculture in Utah's Dixie, due to its aridity. The main city in the area is Palm Trees dot the landscape of St. George, UT St. George is a city located in Washington County, Utah, the city is a two hour drive from Las Vegas, Nevada, and six hours from Salt Lake City, UT. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of... Saint George. The region, which lies in Washington County is a county located in the state of Utah. As of 2000, the population is 90,354. It was named for the first President of the United States, George Washington. Its county seat and largest city is St. George6. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the... Washington County, is becoming a retirement and recreational haven due to its pleasant winter climate. Temperatures do not dip very far below freezing for long periods of time, the humidity is extremely low (usually below 25% in the summer), and it receives very little precipitation. Summer temperatures average over 100°F (38°C) and are the hottest in the state. The record high temperature is 117°F (47°C). Dixie is one of the fastest-growing regions in the state, being located on the edge of the Categories: Stub | Belt regions of the United States ... Sunbelt. Ivins is a town located in Washington County, Utah. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 4,450. Geography Ivins is located at 37°103 North, 113°4051 West (37.167578, -113.680851)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town... Ivins, For alternate uses, see Saint George (disambiguation) Saint George on horseback rides alongside a wounded dragon being led by a princess, late 19th century engraving. Saint George (c. 275/ 280 - April 23, 303), either a soldier of the Roman Empire and later Christian martyr or a figure in Christian mythology... Saint George, Santa Clara is a city located in Washington County, Utah. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 4,630. Geography Santa Clara is located at 37°813 North, 113°3857 West (37.136937, -113.649168)1. According to the United States Census Bureau... Santa Clara, Washington is a city located in Washington County, Utah. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 8,186. Geography Washington is located at 37°710 North, 113°3012 West (37.119580, -113.503348)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city... Washington, and Hurricane is a city located in Washington County, Utah. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 8,250. Hurricane is so named for its year-round gale-force winds that were first encountered by Mormon settlers in the early 20th century. Hurricane has a single... Hurricane are the largest and fastest-growing cities within the region.