Vermont

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

State of Vermont
Flag of Vermont Great Seal of Vermont
Nickname(s): The Green Mountain State
Motto(s): Freedom and Unity
Official language	None
Capital	Montpelier
Largest city	Burlington
Area	Ranked 45th
- Total	9,620 sq mi (24,923 km2)
- Width	80 miles (130 km)
- Length	160 miles (260 km)
- % water	3.8
- Latitude	42°44'N to 45°0'43"N
- Longitude	71°28'W to 73°26'W
Number of people	Ranked 49th
- Total	625,741
- Density	67.9/sq mi  (25.1/km2) Ranked 32nd
- Average income	$45,692 (19th)
Height above sea level
- Highest point	Mount Mansfield 4,393 ft (1,340 m)
- Average	1,000 ft  (300 m)
- Lowest point	Lake Champlain 95 ft (29 m)
Became part of the U.S.	March 4, 1791 (14th)
Governor	Phillip Scott (R)
U.S. Senators	Patrick Leahy (D) Bernie Sanders (D)
Time zone	Eastern: UTC-5/-4 (DST)
Abbreviations	VT, US-VT
Website	www.vermont.gov

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.

Related pagesEdit

• Colleges and universities in Vermont
• List of counties in Vermont

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  Lake Champlain
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  Congregational Church