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So you want to know about Montana? Here are some highlights! Also check out the links to other sites about Montana.
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Population (1994): 856,000
(44th in size) State size: 147,046 square miles (4th in size) State Capital: Helena (named after Helena, Minnesota) Major cities: Billings, Great Falls and Helena Admission to union: The 41st State Date entered the union: November 8, 1889 Origin of state name: Named from the latin word Montana which means "mountainous regions". Nicknames: The Treasure State Bordering states: Idaho, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming, with Canada to the north. State bird: Western Meadowlark State flower: Bitterroot State tree: Ponderosa Pine Motto: Gold and Silver |
Geographic Landmarks |
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| Glacier National Park and the Rocky Mountains. |
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Major Industries |
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| Montana is mainly an agriculture state with cate, wheat, barley and sugar beet farming. Natural resources include gold, silver, copper and coal mining, as well as oil. Some forestry, and pulp and paper industry. |
Historical Highlights |
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| Settlers came to the area after gold was discovered in 1858. Later silver was also found. Montana was the location of Custer's Last Stand at the Little Bighorn. |
Population and Culture |
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Climate |
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Interesting Tidbits |
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Links to other sites about Montana |
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 Montana State Flag
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Montana State Government home page |
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