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Wasatch Front

region, Utah, United States
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The Wasatch Front is a major region in Utah, United States, extending about 170 km (105 miles) north-south from Brigham City to Provo. It includes Salt Lake City and is the primary area for urban and industrial development in the state. More than three-fourths of Utah's population resides here, making it the state's most populous area. This region also contains the state's best farmland, though urban development has consumed significant acreage. Historically, the Wasatch Front has been a hub for industry, commerce, and transportation, with Salt Lake City serving as the political, cultural, and religious capital. The economy along the Wasatch Front is diverse, with manufacturing, finance, transportation, and tourism playing significant roles, alongside agriculture.123

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  1. Utah - Settlement patterns
  2. Utah - Agriculture and forestry
  3. Utah - Manufacturing
  4. Wasatch Range
  5. Wasatch-Cache National Forest
  6. Utah - Climate of Utah

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