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So you want to know about New Hampshire? Here are some highlights! Also check out the links to other sites about New Hampshire.
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Key Facts |
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Population: 1,137,000 (42nd
in size) State size: 9,279 square miles (44th in size) State Capital: Concord (named for the state of agreement or harmony) Major cities: Concord, Manchester, Nashua and Portsmouth Admission to union: The 9th State Date entered the union: June 21, 1788 Origin of state name: Named after the county of Hampshire in England Nicknames: The Granite State Bordering states: Maine, Massachusetts and Vermont, with Canada to the north and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. State bird: Purple Finch State flower: Purple Lilac State tree: Paper Birch Motto: Live Free or Die |
Geographic Landmarks |
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| New Hampshire's rolling hills. |  |
| Leaves changing colors in the fall. |  |
Points of Interest |
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| White Mountain National Forest. |
Major Industries |
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| Major industries include forestry and wood products, paper, electronics and textiles. There is some farming including livestock, poultry and vegetables. Tourism is also important to the economy. |
Historical Highlights |
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| First settled by the English in 1623. Concord was a center for wagon and coach building used by settlers moving west. |  |
Population and Culture |
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Climate |
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Interesting Tidbits |
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Links to other sites about New Hampshire |
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 New Hampshire State Flag
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New Hampshire State Government home page |
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