| Vermont (VT) |  |
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| Vermont's Web Site and Kid's Page | ||
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's Bird: |
Hermit Thrush | |
State's Flower: |
Red Clover (trifolium pratense) | |
State's Tree: |
Sugar Maple (acer saccharum) | |
State's Song: |
These Green Mountains | |
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