Vermont

Vermont state symbols
	The Flag of Vermont
	The Seal of Vermont
Living insignia
Amphibian	Northern leopard frog; Rana pipiens
Bird	Hermit thrush; Catharus guttatus
Fish	Brook trout; Salvelinus fontinalis; Walleye; Sander vitreous vitreous
Flower	Red clover; Trifolium pratense
Insect	Western honey bee; Apis mellifera
Mammal	Morgan horse
Reptile	Painted turtle
Tree	Sugar maple; Acer saccharum
Inanimate insignia
Beverage	Milk
Food	Apple pie
Fossil	Beluga whale
Gemstone	Grossular garnet
Mineral	Talc
Rock	Granite, marble, slate
Soil	Tunbridge
State route marker
State quarter
	Released in 2001
	Lists of United States state symbols

State of Vermont
State of Vermont
Flag	Seal
	Nickname(s): The Green Mountain State
	Motto(s): Freedom and Unity and Stella quarta decima fulgeat (May the 14th star shine bright)
	State song(s): "These Green Mountains"
Demonym	Vermonter
Capital	Montpelier
Largest city	Burlington
Largest metro	Greater Burlington
Area	Ranked 45th
• Total	9,616 sq mi ; (24,923 km2)
• Width	80 miles (130 km)
• Length	160 miles (260 km)
• % water	4.1
• Latitude	42° 44′ N to 45° 1′ N
• Longitude	71° 28′ W to 73° 26′ W
Population	Ranked 49th
• Total	623,657 (2017 est.)
• Density	67.7/sq mi (26.1/km2); Ranked 30th
• Median household income	$59,494 (21st)
Elevation
• Highest point	Mount Mansfield; 4,395 ft (1340 m)
• Mean	1,000 ft (300 m)
• Lowest point	Lake Champlain; 95 to 100 ft (29 to 30 m)
Before statehood	Vermont Republic
Admission to Union	March 4, 1791 (14th)
Governor	Phil Scott (R)
Lieutenant Governor	David Zuckerman (P)
Legislature	General Assembly
• Upper house	Senate
• Lower house	House of Representatives
U.S. Senators	Patrick Leahy (D) ; Bernie Sanders (I)
U.S. House delegation	Peter Welch (D) (list)
Time zone	Eastern: UTC −5/−4
ISO 3166	US-VT
Abbreviations	VT, Vt.
Website	www.vermont.gov

Vermont is a state in the United States. Its capital is the city of Montpelier, and its largest city is Burlington.

The states that border Vermont are Massachusetts to the south, New Hampshire to the east, New York to the west, and the Canadian province of Quebec to the north.

Vermont was home to the Abenaki and Iroquois Native American groups until France took control of the area when it was building colonies. Great Britain gained control after winning the French and Indian War. It is known for being one of only four states to be an independent nation before joining the United States. It was not a part of the 13 colonies and instead joined as the 14th state. Vermont became a state in 1791. It is world-renowned for its maple syrup industry, and many tourists go to see brilliant colors the trees become in the fall months. The tourism industry has become quite successful, with many tourists coming every year.