Vermont State Geography

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Vermont State Facts

Population (1994): 580,000 (49th in size)

State size: 9,614 square miles (43rd in size)

State Capital: Montpelier (named after Montpellier, France)

Major cities: Barre, Burlington, Montpelier and Rutland

Admission to union: The 14th State

Date entered the union: March 4, 1791

Origin of state name: Named from the French words meaning "Green Mountains".

Nicknames: The Green Mountain State

Bordering states: New Hampshire and New York, with Canada to the north.

State bird: Hermit Thrush

State flower: Red Clover

State tree: Sugar Maple

Motto: Vermont, Freedom and Unity

Geographic Landmarks	Top of Page
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The Green Mountains provide many tourist areas.
Winter in Vermont.

Points of Interest	Top of Page
The changing color of the leaves is typical of fall in the north eastern United States.

Major Industries	Top of Page
Primary industries include dairy farming, forestry and mining. Mountain ski resorts and other tourist areas are also significant to the economy.

Historical Highlights	Top of Page
First explored by the French in 1609, and later by the Dutch and British. Originally call New Connecticut, it was later renamed Vermont.

Population and Culture	Top of Page

Climate	Top of Page

Interesting Tidbits	Top of Page

Vermont State Flag

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