Map of Vermont
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Vermont, one of the six New England states and one of the smaller states of the United States. It is bordered on the west by New York, on the north by the Canadian province of Québec, on the east by New Hampshire, and on the south by Massachusetts. Despite its proximity to the coastal settlements of the early colonists in the 17th century, Vermont did not receive its first permanent settlement until 1724, and its population grew slowly for 50 years thereafter. Vermont entered the Union on March 4, 1791, the first new state admitted after the nation’s founding by the 13 original states. |
Geographical map of Vermont
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Geographical map of Vermont. Encarta |
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Vermont’s economy is based on industry, although the large amounts of farmland and pastureland give the state an agricultural appearance. Its urban centers are small, as are most of the industrial enterprises. In recent decades Vermont has grown in popularity as a vacation area, both in summer and winter. Its rural atmosphere and scenic beauty are highly attractive to residents of nearby urban regions in both the United States and Canada. |
The name of the state is derived from the French words vert (green) and mont (mountain), and Vermont is known as the Green Mountain State. The Green Mountains, a range of the Appalachians, extend north-south through the center of the state. Montpelier is the capital of Vermont. Burlington is the largest city. Encarta |
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