Utah is a landlocked state located in the western United States, specifically in the Mountain West subregion. It shares borders with Idaho to the north, Wyoming to the northeast, Colorado to the east, Arizona to the south, Nevada to the west, and touches New Mexico at a single point known as the Four Corners. The state's capital and largest city is Salt Lake City, situated in the north-central part of Utah. Utah is known for its mountainous terrain, high plateaus, and deserts, making it part of the scenic Rocky Mountain region. It is the 13th largest state by area in the US, covering approximately 84,899 square miles.