Quick Facts (Adapted from the New Ben’s Guide to Government)
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| Capital City: | Helena |
| Nickname: | Treasure State |
| Motto: | Oro y Plata (Gold and Silver) |
| Statehood: | November 8,1889 (41st) |
| Origin of State’s Name: | Based on Latin or Spanish word for “mountainous” |
| Largest Cities: | Billings, Great Falls, Butte, Missoula, Helena |
| Border States: | Idaho, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming |
| Land Area: | 145,556 sq. mi., 4th largest |
| State Bird: | Western Meadowlark |
| State Flower: | Bitterroot (lewisia rediviva) |
| State Tree: | Ponderosa pine (pinus ponderosa) |
| State Song: | Montana |
| E-mail your Congressperson: | U.S. House: 111th Congress U.S. Senate: 111th Congress Or look up your Congressperson in the Congressional Directory database! |
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