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Vermont

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Location of State


Capital: Montpelier

Population: 619,107 (source: 2003 Census estimate)

Largest City: Burlington

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State Nickname: Green Mountain State

State Slogan: Vermont, naturally

State Motto: Vermont, Freedom and Unity

State flower: Red Clover

State bird: Hermit Thrush

State fish: Brook Trout (cold water), Walleye Pike (warm water)

State tree: Sugar Maple

State mammal: Morgan horse

State foods: Apple, Apple Pie

Fun Facts About Vermont
  • Vermont is the home of maple syrup. Got any pancakes?!
  • Vermont was the first state to outlaw slavery.
  • Vermont is the second smallest state by population (after Wyoming).
  • Ben and Jerry's ice cream began at a gas station in Burlington, Vermont.
Becoming a State

Date admitted: Friday, March 4, 1791

Number admitted: 14

Prior Name: Province of New York, Vermont Republic

Postal Abbreviation: VT

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The Geography of Vermont

Total Size: 9,250 sq. miles (source: 2003 Census)

Geographical Low Point: Lake Champlain at 95 feet (source: U.S. Geological Survey)

Geographical High Point: Mt. Mansfield at 4,393 feet, located in the county/subdivision of Chittenden (source: U.S. Geological Survey)

Central Point: Located in Washington County approx. 3 miles east of Roxbury (source: U.S. Geological Survey)

Counties: 14 (source: National Association of Counties)

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