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LooksLooks Vermont is 150 miles from north to southVermont is 150 miles from north to south It is 89 miles from east to west.It is 89 miles from east to west.

A total of 9,416 square miles.A total of 9,416 square miles. The Green mountains stretch over half ofThe Green mountains stretch over half of

Vermont not including the other mountainVermont not including the other mountain

ranges.ranges. Not including Vermont's cities or rivers.Not including Vermont's cities or rivers.


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WeatherWeather The Average Temperature for the state in any season is 43 degrees Fahrenheit soThe Average Temperature for the state in any season is 43 degrees Fahrenheit so

you can see its rather coldyou can see its rather cold

Winter-Average snowfall a year is 100 inches or 252 centimetersWinter-Average snowfall a year is 100 inches or 252 centimeters the lowestthe lowestrecorded temperature was 50 F (45.6 C), atrecorded temperature was 50 F (45.6 C), atBloomfieldBloomfield, on December 30,, on December 30,19331933

Spring- is known for its muddy Spring season which is usually windy and sunnySpring- is known for its muddy Spring season which is usually windy and sunnygiving off an early nice summer feelinggiving off an early nice summer feeling

Summer-It is not very hot which is great in the summer in VermontSummer-It is not very hot which is great in the summer in Vermont The highestThe highestrecorded temperature was 105 F (41 C), atrecorded temperature was 105 F (41 C), atVernonVernon, on July 4, 1911;, on July 4, 1911;

Fall-- In the autumn Vermonts hills and mountains get covered with a lovelyFall-- In the autumn Vermonts hills and mountains get covered with a lovely

orange sugar maple tree display which is due to the large amount of soil gatheredorange sugar maple tree display which is due to the large amount of soil gatheredin this area at this time having a nice perfect breeze makes fall the most relaxingin this area at this time having a nice perfect breeze makes fall the most relaxingtime of the yeartime of the year
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History ToHistory To

RememberRemember In 1777 Vermonts constitution became the first to outlaw slaveryIn 1777 Vermonts constitution became the first to outlaw slavery In 1791 Vermont is the first state to join the original 13 colonies in theIn 1791 Vermont is the first state to join the original 13 colonies in the

unionunion In 1802 the first canal in the United States is built at Bellows Fall, VTIn 1802 the first canal in the United States is built at Bellows Fall, VT In 1823 Alexander Twilight becomes the first African American to earn aIn 1823 Alexander Twilight becomes the first African American to earn a

college degree in Americacollege degree in America In 1846 the first postage stamp is printed in VermontIn 1846 the first postage stamp is printed in Vermont In 1895 Wilson a Bentley is the first person to photograph snowflakes inIn 1895 Wilson a Bentley is the first person to photograph snowflakes in

VermontVermont In 1909 the first boy scouts club was formed in Vermont in the wholeIn 1909 the first boy scouts club was formed in Vermont in the whole

worldworld

In 1955 Consuelo Northrop Bailey of South Burlington was the firstIn 1955 Consuelo Northrop Bailey of South Burlington was the firstwomen in the nation to be elected for Lieutenant Governorwomen in the nation to be elected for Lieutenant Governor

In 1968 Vermont became the SECOND STATE to outlaw billboardsIn 1968 Vermont became the SECOND STATE to outlaw billboards In 1985 Landmark College became the first college for students withIn 1985 Landmark College became the first college for students with

learning disabilitieslearning disabilities


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Fun FactsFun Facts Maple syrup is a popular Vermont product. The sap is collected and boiledMaple syrup is a popular Vermont product. The sap is collected and boiled

until it thickens into syrup.until it thickens into syrup.

Visitors can cross Lake Champlain to New York on the ferry fromVisitors can cross Lake Champlain to New York on the ferry fromVermont. People on the ferry might even see Lake Champlain's monster.Vermont. People on the ferry might even see Lake Champlain's monster.

Three quarters of Vermont is covered with Forest and Mountains.Three quarters of Vermont is covered with Forest and Mountains.

Vermont is famous for its family farms, its has some 6,900 farms, most ofVermont is famous for its family farms, its has some 6,900 farms, most ofthem tiny.them tiny.

Ben & Jerry's ice cream was founded in Burlington, Vermont in 1978.Ben & Jerry's ice cream was founded in Burlington, Vermont in 1978.

The Champlain Valley is home to The Vermont Teddy Bear Company,The Champlain Valley is home to The Vermont Teddy Bear Company,which has been creating stuffed teddy bears since 1983.which has been creating stuffed teddy bears since 1983.

Vermont elected one of the first female governors Madeline Kunin.Vermont elected one of the first female governors Madeline Kunin.


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Fast FactsFast Facts Capital: MontpelierCapital: Montpelier Nickname: Green MountainNickname: Green Mountain State Motto: Freedom and UnityState Motto: Freedom and Unity Statehood: March 4, 1791 (14th)Origin of State'sStatehood: March 4, 1791 (14th)Origin of State's

Name: Based on "verts monts," French for green mountainsName: Based on "verts monts," French for green mountains Largest City: Burlington BorderLargest City: Burlington Border States: Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New YorkStates: Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York State Bird: Hermit ThrushState Bird: Hermit Thrush State Flower: Red Clover (trifolium pratense)State Flower: Red Clover (trifolium pratense) State Tree: Sugar Maple (acer saccharum)State Tree: Sugar Maple (acer saccharum) State Song: Hail, VermontState Song: Hail, Vermont


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They do a lot of skiing

and have a lot of

covered bridges

Whats in those areas


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State BirdState Bird State BirdState Bird

Hermit ThrushHermit ThrushThe Hermit Thrush was voted as the state bird in 1927, but it did notThe Hermit Thrush was voted as the state bird in 1927, but it did notbecome official until 1941. One of the reasons it was chosen was thebecome official until 1941. One of the reasons it was chosen was thesweet delicate song it produces. The bird is found throughout Vermontsweet delicate song it produces. The bird is found throughout Vermontduring warm weather, but in the winter it flies to warmer climates.during warm weather, but in the winter it flies to warmer climates.

However, it is one of the first birds to return to Vermont in the spring.However, it is one of the first birds to return to Vermont in the spring.Its length is six to seven inches. Its back is a bluish and grayish color,Its length is six to seven inches. Its back is a bluish and grayish color,and it has a white front. The bird's legs are pink.and it has a white front. The bird's legs are pink.


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FlowerFlower State FlowerState FlowerRed CloverRed CloverIn 1893 the people of Vermont began selecting their state flower. TheIn 1893 the people of Vermont began selecting their state flower. TheRed Clover won with as much as four times more votes than any otherRed Clover won with as much as four times more votes than any otherflower, becoming their state flower in 1894. English colonists broughtflower, becoming their state flower in 1894. English colonists broughtRed Clover to the United States. The flower can be seen growing inRed Clover to the United States. The flower can be seen growing inthick clusters throughout the state. The flower grows one to two feet inthick clusters throughout the state. The flower grows one to two feet inheight and has a red stem.height and has a red stem.


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State TreeState Tree The Sugar Maple is the most popular state tree, representing four states includingThe Sugar Maple is the most popular state tree, representing four states including

Vermont. 1949 was the year Vermont chose the Sugar Maple as their state tree. SugarVermont. 1949 was the year Vermont chose the Sugar Maple as their state tree. SugarMaples have short trunks and large thick tops or crowns. They grow 60 to 75 feet inMaples have short trunks and large thick tops or crowns. They grow 60 to 75 feet inheight. As autumn approaches their green leaves change to orange, yellow, and red.height. As autumn approaches their green leaves change to orange, yellow, and red.Their wood is used to make furniture, but as winter approaches sugar makers drillTheir wood is used to make furniture, but as winter approaches sugar makers drillholes in the trees and insert spouts with buckets hanging from them. When theholes in the trees and insert spouts with buckets hanging from them. When the

temperature rises above freezing, the sap (a sticky brown liquid) begins to flow intotemperature rises above freezing, the sap (a sticky brown liquid) begins to flow intothe buckets. The sticky thick sap is made into sweet maple syrup.the buckets. The sticky thick sap is made into sweet maple syrup.


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FlagFlag

Vermont became a state in 1791. At that time, the United States flag displayed thirteenVermont became a state in 1791. At that time, the United States flag displayed thirteenstripes and thirteen stars, butstripes and thirteen stars, but CongressCongress changed the design of the U.S. flag to containchanged the design of the U.S. flag to containfifteen stripes and fifteen stars representing Vermont and Kentucky. Vermont's first flagfifteen stripes and fifteen stars representing Vermont and Kentucky. Vermont's first flagwas similar to the nation's except that it had 17 stripes and 17 stars, because Tennesseewas similar to the nation's except that it had 17 stripes and 17 stars, because Tennesseeand Ohio had just joined the union. In 1817 Congress again changed the design of theand Ohio had just joined the union. In 1817 Congress again changed the design of thenation's flag to 13 stripes and a star for each state as you see it today. Vermont changednation's flag to 13 stripes and a star for each state as you see it today. Vermont changedtheir flag's design one more time before 1919and adopted the current flag in 1923.their flag's design one more time before 1919and adopted the current flag in 1923.

The current flag displays Vermont's coat of arms on a blue background. The coat ofThe current flag displays Vermont's coat of arms on a blue background. The coat of

arms shows a landscape painting of the Green Mountains. The pine tree in the centerarms shows a landscape painting of the Green Mountains. The pine tree in the centerstands for Vermont's forests. The word "Vermont" and the statestands for Vermont's forests. The word "Vermont" and the state mottomotto "Freedom and"Freedom andUnity" are shown on a crimson, deep purplish red color banner.Unity" are shown on a crimson, deep purplish red color banner.
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