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State of Vermont
List of Counties Points of Interest Admission to Union: March 4, 1791 (14th) Capital: Montpelier Largest City: Burlington Highest point: Mount Mansfield 4,393 ft The name "Vermont" is itself derived from the French, les monts verts, "the green mountains." Originally inhabited by Native American tribes (Abenaki, and Iroquois), the territory that is now Vermont was claimed by France but became a British possession after France's defeat in the French and Indian War. On January 18, 1777, representatives of the New Hampshire Grants declared the independence of the Vermont. For the first six months of the state's existence, the state was called New Connecticut. Skiing in Vermont Vermont has only one area code: 802 75% of Vermont’s total area is forested, with more than 223 mountains above 2,000 feet in elevation Vermont produces more than 100 million pounds of cheese per year, one of the state’s most valued products. Vermont has more than 100 covered bridges, which is, for its size, more than any other state. Vermont Regions * Northern Vermont * Central Vermont * Southern Vermont Montpelier is the only state capital without a McDonald's fast food restaurant Killington Ski Area Vermont is one of the most automobile dependent states in the nation Our StoryVermont has a continental moist climate, with warm, humid summers and cold winters, which become colder at higher elevations. It has a climate similar to Minsk, Stockholm and Fargo.Vermont is known for its mud season in spring followed by a generally mild early summer, hot Augusts and a colorful autumn, and particularly for its cold winters. The towns of Rutland and Barre are the traditional centers of marble and granite quarrying and carving in the U.S Vermont has the highest rate of nuclear generated power in the nation, 74% |
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