Ben's Guide (3-5): Quick Facts: Vermont

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Quick Facts: Vermont
Vermont's Web Site and Kids Page

Capital City:

Montpelier

Vermont: Map and State Flag

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Nickname:

Green Mountain State

Motto:

Freedom and Unity

Statehood:

March 4, 1791 (14th)

Origin of State's Name:

Based on "verts monts," French for green mountains

Largest City:

Burlington

Border States:

Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York

Land Area:

9,249 sq. mi., 43rd largest

State Bird:

Hermit Thrush

State Flower:

Red Clover (trifolium pratense)

State Tree:

Sugar Maple (acer saccharum)

State Song:

Hail, Vermont

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U.S. House: 110th Congress
U.S. Senate: 110th Congress

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