Quick Facts (Adapted from the New Ben’s Guide to Government)
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| Capital City: | Montpelier |
| 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 |
| 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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