Vermont : Factual Information
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Facts Origin of State Name : Derived from the French words vert (green) and mont (mountain).
Nickname : The Green Mountain State.
Capital : Montpelier.
County : 14 counties
Location : 44.266N, 72.571W
Entered Union : 4 March 1791 (14th).
Song : "These Green Mountains."
Motto : Freedom and Unity.
Flag : The coat of arms on a field of dark blue.
Animal : Morgan horse.
Bird : Hermit thrush.
Insect : Honeybee.
Fish : Brook trout (cold water); walleye pike (warm water).
Flower : Red clover.
Tree : Sugar maple.
Beverage : Milk.
Population : 623,050 as on 2005
Agriculture : Dairy products, cattle, hay, apples, maple products.
Industry : Electronic equipment, fabricated metal products, printing and publishing, paper products, tourism.