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Vermont - State Facts
Admission to Statehood: March 4, 1791 - 14th State
Area: 9615 sq. mi., 45th Land 9249 sq.mi., Water 366
sq. mi.
Population: 608,827
Largest City: Burlington, Essex, Rutland, Colchester,
South Burlington, Bennington, Brattleboro, Hartford, Milton,
Barre
Highest Point: Mt. Mansfield; 4,393 feet
Lowest Point: Lake Champlain; 95 feet, 28th
Nickname: Green Mountain State
 Flag:
The picture on a deep blue field is a scene painting. You see
a tall pine tree, a cow and sheaves of wheat. The Green Mountains
are in the distance. Pine boughs extend around a shield. The
name "Vermont" and the state motto "Freedom and
Unity" are displayed on a crimson banner. At the top of
the shield is a stag's head.
Flower: Red Clover
Bird: Hermit Thrush
Song: These Green Mountains - Diane Martin - Composer,
Rita Buglass - Arranger
Tree: Sugar Maple
Motto: Freedom and Unity
Economy:
Agriculture: Dairy products, cattle, hay, apples, maple
products.
Industry: Electronic equipment, fabricated metal products,
printing and publishing, paper products, tourism
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