Utah is a western state of the United States, in the Rocky Mountains region. Its capital is Salt Lake City. The state had a population of 2,351,467 in 2003 according to a Census Bureau estimate. The state is generally rugged and arid, and has spectacular natural scenery. It is a popular summer and winter tourist destination. Salt Lake City, the ski resorts in the Wasatch Range, and the national parks of the south are the most popular destinations. The name Utah is from the Southern Ute language and means "higher up". The Paiute, Navajo, and Goshute nations also inhabit portions of the state. It is the center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), of which approximately 60% of the residents are members. Residents are called Utahns. Salt Lake City hosted the 2002 Winter Olympics, which gave a significant boost to the state's tourist industry (especially the ski resorts).