Vermont became the 14th state in 1791 and is the 49th largest state by population with about 620,000 residents. It is also the 43rd largest state by land and water area with a total area of 9,614 square miles.
The name Vermont orignates from a French phrase, "les monts verts" which is translated as "the green mountains" which French explorer, Samuel de Champlain, is credited as discovering in the 1600's.
Included below are more facts and symbols, a state map, the state song and views of the Vermont State Quarter.
Vermont State Capital - Montpelier
State Motto - "Freedom & Unity"
State Flower - Red Clover
State Tree - Sugar Maple
State Butterfly - Monarch Butterfly
State Bird - Hermit Thrush
State Cold Water Fish - Brook Trout
State Warm Water Fish - Walleye Pike
State Animal - Morgan Horse
State Insect - Honeybee
State Mineral - Talc
State Gemstone - Grossular Garnet
State Fossil - White Whale
State Rock or Stone - Granite, Marble and Slate
State Soil - Tunbridge Soil Series
State Fruit - Apple
Official State Pie - Apple Pie
State Beverage - Milk
Official State Web Site - www.vermont.gov
These Green Mountains
Composed by Diane Martin
Arranged by Rita Buglass Gluck
These green hills and silver waters
Are my home - they belong to me
And to all her sons and daughters
May they be strong and forever free
Let us live to protect her beauty
And look with pride on the golden dome
They say home is where the heart is
These green mountains are my home
These green mountains are my home
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