Vermont Details

Vermont is a New England State of the United States. It is bordered by New Hampshire to the east, Massachusetts to the south, New York to the west and the Candaian province of Quebec to the north. It has a total land area of 9,250 sq mi. (23,958 sq km), making it the 45th largest state among all other member-states of the confederate.

The name Vermont is derived from the French phrase “vert mont” which means “green mountain”. This state is also known as the Green Mountain State. Vermont became the 14th member of the confederate in March 4, 1791.

Vermont was first explored by Samuel de Champlain in 1609. The first settlement in this state was established at Fort st. Anne in 1666. This settlement grew when more English settlers moved into the area in 1724 and built Fort Drummer. This area went into the control of England after the French and Indian War. Vermont adapted its first constitution in 1777.

Vermont is popularly known as the leading producer of monument granite across the United States. It supplies large amounts of marble and maple syrup as well as talc. It also boasts of fruit trees and dairy farms. Vermont’s economy is largely supported by its manufacturing industries. Its major industrial products include electrical equipment, fabricated metal products, printing and publishing, and paper and allied products.

Tourism also helps boost Vermont’s economy. The state’s major tourist destinations include ski areas in Stowe, Killington, Mt. Snow, Okemo, Jay Peak, and Sugarbush. Other attractions in Vermont include hunting and fishing. 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 state capital of Vermont is Montpelier and its largest city of Burlington. This state has an estimated population of 621,270 (2008 estimate).

Residents of Vermont are called Vermonter.