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Vermont was the 14th state to be admitted into the Union on Friday, March 4, 1791

Vermont covers 9,615 square miles with a population of 608,827 people.  Vermont is the 45th largest state and the 49th most populous.  The name Vermont comes from the French words for green mountain, "mont vert".  Vermont's largest employer is IBM.  Until 1996 Vermont was the only state without a Wal-Mart.  The highest point in the state is Mt. Mansfield at 4,393 feet above sea level..  The mountain has the appearance of a human face when viewed from the west with distinct forehead, nose, lips, chin (the highest point) and an Adam's apple. These features are most distinct when viewed from the east, looking westward.

More facts about Vermont

Vermont's capital - Montpelier

Border States - Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York 

Nickname - Green Mountain State

The Capitol is a magnificent building located in downtown Montpelier. The gold leaf dome includes real gold and offers a spectacular contrast with the wooded hillside of Hubbard Park in the background. The interior is adorned with marble floors, spiral staircases and finely carved wood trim.

Vermont leads the nation in the production of monument granite, marble, and maple syrup. It is also a leader in the production of talc. Vermont's rugged, rocky terrain discourages extensive agricultural farming, but is well suited to raising fruit trees and to dairy farming.

Principal industrial products include electrical equipment, fabricated metal products, printing and publishing, and paper and allied products.

Tourism is a major industry in Vermont. Vermont's many famous ski areas include Stowe, Killington, Mt. Snow, Okemo, Jay Peak, and Sugarbush. Hunting and fishing also attract many visitors to Vermont each year. Among the many points of interest are the Green Mountain National Forest, Bennington Battle Monument, the Calvin Coolidge Homestead at Plymouth, and the Marble Exhibit in Proctor.

The Green Mountains serve as the main resort area for summer and winter activities. There are many excellent hiking and riding trails that double as cross-country skiing trails in the winter. Sailing, camping and sightseeing round out the major warm weather activities. The winter brings downhill skiing, ice fishing, and ice boating.

The timeless summers of childhood are alive and well in Vermont. From swimming holes and ice cream parlors, to outdoor concerts and mountain hikes, the long days of summertime are a perfect frame to Vermont's relaxed pace of life. You won't find slickly packaged recreation here. Our brand of fun is natural, real and pure. Which is why families feel free to spend a few days or a few weeks tucked away in our hills.

Springtime in Vermont can be deceptive. Maple sugar season is the signal that winter is waning, even though the snow is still deep. Later Vermont's famed "mud season" passes quickly and the hills turn green. May and early June are ideal times to getaway before the busy summer season.

Central and northern areas are showing lemon and gold while full color has emerged over southern and western counties. Central and northern areas range from peak to just past peak color but still make for rewarding viewing.

Vermont is a mecca for skiing and riding enthusiasts.

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