Kids-Music Study-and-Learn Kids-Games Ducksters-Kids-Site Kids-Movies Fun-kids

Kids-Sports

Ducksters Kids

About Ducksters

Parents Place

Software Downloads

Jokes for Kids

Other Fun Stuff

Back to US States Page

Montana

State Flag

Location of State


Capital: Helena

Population: 917,621 (source: 2003 Census estimate)

Largest City: Billings

Atlas of State


Montana State Symbols

State Nickname: Treasure State

State Slogan: Big Sky Country

State Motto: Oro y plata (Gold and silver)

State flower: Bitterroot

State bird: Western Meadowlark

State fish: Blackspotted cutthroat trout

State tree: Ponderosa Pine

State mammal: Grizzly bear

State foods:

Fun Facts About Montana
  • Montana is the 4th largest state in size, but the 44th in population.
  • Three of the five entrances to Yellowstone National Park are in Montana.
  • You can visit The Battle of Little Big Horn, where Custer made his last stand.
  • Montana is home to Glacier National Park.
Becoming a State

Date admitted: Friday, November 8, 1889

Number admitted: 41

Prior Name: Montana Territory

Postal Abbreviation: MT

State Map


The Geography of Montana

Total Size: 145,552 sq. miles (source: 2003 Census)

Geographical Low Point: Kootenai River at 1800 feet, located in the county/subdivision of Lincoln (source: U.S. Geological Survey)

Geographical High Point: Granite Peak at 12,799 feet, located in the county/subdivision of Park (source: U.S. Geological Survey)

Central Point: Located in Fergus County approx. 11 miles west of Lewistown (source: U.S. Geological Survey)

Counties: 56 (source: National Association of Counties)

Back to US States Page

Back to Geography Home Page

 

Kid's Poll


What is your favorite Halloween treat?
Hard candy
Chocolate
Apple
Money
Candy corns





Kid's Links



Search the web using Google SafeSearch






Kid's Home Page  Kid's Music  School Stuff  Kid's Games  Kid's Movies  Fun Kid's Stuff  Kid's Sports

This site is a product of TSI, Copyright 2008, All Rights Reserved. By using this site you agree to the Terms of Use.