| Capital City: |
Montpelier |
| Statehood: |
March 4, 1791 (14th) |
| Population: |
596,000 |
| Nickname: |
Green Mountain State |
| Motto: |
Freedom and Unity |
| Origin of State Name: |
Based on "verts monts," French for green mountains |
| Counties: |
14 |
| Largest Cities: |
Burlington |
| Border States: |
Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York |
| Land Area: |
9,273 sq. mi., 43rd largest |
| Highest Point: |
Mt. Mansfield, 4,393 ft. |
| Lowest Point: |
Lake Champlain, 95 ft. |
| State Bird: |
Hermit Thrush |
| State Flower: |
Red Clover (trifolium pratense) |
| State Tree: |
Sugar Maple (acer saccharum) |
| State Song: |
Hail, Vermont |
| State Web Site: |
www.state.vt.us |
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