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State in the northeastern United States

Vermont is a state in the New England region of the United States. It is bordered by Massachusetts to the south, New Hampshire to the east, New York to the west, and the Canadian province of Quebec to the north. Vermont is the second-least-populated U.S. state and the sixth-smallest by area. The state capital is Montpelier, the least populous state capital in the United States, while the most populous city is Burlington.

History

The area now known as Vermont was originally inhabited by the Abenaki and Iroquois peoples. The first European to explore the region was French explorer Samuel de Champlain in 1609. Vermont was claimed by both the French and the British during the colonial period. In 1777, Vermont declared itself an independent republic during the American Revolutionary War, and it was admitted to the Union as the 14th state in 1791.

Early Settlement

The first permanent European settlement in Vermont was established by the French at Fort Sainte Anne on Isle La Motte in 1666. The British later established settlements in the region, leading to conflicts with the French and Native American tribes.

Statehood

Vermont was admitted to the Union on March 4, 1791, as the 14th state. It was the first state to join the Union after the original 13 colonies. The Vermont Republic had existed for 14 years before statehood, with its own constitution and government.

Geography

Vermont is known for its natural landscape, which is primarily forested. The state is characterized by the Green Mountains, which run north to south through the center of the state. Vermont is also home to Lake Champlain, which forms part of the border with New York.

Climate

Vermont has a humid continental climate, with cold winters and warm, humid summers. The state is known for its beautiful fall foliage, which attracts tourists from around the world.

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, Vermont had a population of approximately 643,000 people. The state has a predominantly white population, with small percentages of African American, Asian, and Hispanic residents.

Economy

Vermont's economy is based on a mix of agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism. The state is known for its dairy farming, maple syrup production, and artisanal cheese. Tourism is a major industry, with visitors drawn to the state's ski resorts, hiking trails, and scenic beauty.

Government

Vermont has a governor and a bicameral legislature. The state is known for its progressive politics and was the first state to legalize same-sex marriage through legislative action.

Education

Vermont is home to several colleges and universities, including the University of Vermont in Burlington. The state has a strong public education system and is known for its commitment to education.

Culture

Vermont is known for its rural character, small towns, and strong sense of community. The state has a rich cultural heritage, with influences from its Native American, French, and British settlers.

Related pages

References

Gallery

Coat of arms of Vermont
Abenaki people
Constitution House, Windsor
Green Mountain Boys Flag
Vermont State House
Vermont Admission Act

Vermont Admission Act
1827 Map of Vermont
Map of Vermont
Population map of Vermont
Mount Mansfield
Camel's Hump
Lake Willoughby
Waits River
Hermit Thrush
Fall foliage
Lake Champlain
Fall foliage panorama
Stowe village
Lyndon Institute
University of Vermont
Vermont license plate
Covered bridge
Snake Mountain
I-89
I-91
I-93
US 5
US 7
Vermont 30
Vermont 100
US 2
US 4
US 302
Vermont 9
Vermont 105
Ferry in winter
Amtrak and bike trail
The Bus in Rutland
E. F. Knapp State Airport
Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Plant
Vermont Supreme Court
Meeting house in Marlboro
March visits in Vermont
Vermontasaurus

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-'''Vermont''' is a [[state]] in the [[New England]] region of the [[United States]]. It is bordered by [[Massachusetts]] to the south, [[New Hampshire]] to the east, [[New York]] to the west, and the [[Canadian province]] of [[Quebec]] to the north. Vermont is the second-least-populated U.S. state and the sixth-smallest by area of the 50 U.S. states. The state capital is [[Montpelier]], the least-populous state capital in the United States. The most-populous city, [[Burlington]], is the least-populous city to be the most-populous city in a state.
+{{short description|State in the northeastern United States}}
+{{Use mdy dates|date=October 2023}}
-== History ==
+'''Vermont''' is a state in the [[New England]] region of the [[United States]]. It is bordered by [[Massachusetts]] to the south, [[New Hampshire]] to the east, [[New York (state)|New York]] to the west, and the Canadian province of [[Quebec]] to the north. Vermont is the second-least-populated U.S. state and the sixth-smallest by area. The state capital is [[Montpelier, Vermont|Montpelier]], the least populous state capital in the United States, while the most populous city is [[Burlington, Vermont|Burlington]].
-Vermont was inhabited by the [[Abenaki]] people and their ancestors for 12,000 years before the arrival of Europeans. France claimed Vermont as part of [[New France]], and granted large tracts of land to settlers. After being defeated in 1763 in the [[Seven Years' War]], France ceded the territory to the [[Kingdom of Great Britain]].
-== Geography ==
+==History==
-Vermont is located in the New England region in the eastern United States and comprises 9,614 square miles (24,900 km2), making it the 45th-largest state. It is the only state that does not have any buildings taller than 124 feet (38 m). Land comprises 9,250 square miles (24,000 km2) and water comprises 365 square miles (950 km2), making it the 43rd-largest in land area and the 47th in water area.
+The area now known as Vermont was originally inhabited by the [[Abenaki]] and [[Iroquois]] peoples. The first European to explore the region was French explorer [[Samuel de Champlain]] in 1609. Vermont was claimed by both the French and the British during the colonial period. In 1777, Vermont declared itself an independent republic during the [[American Revolutionary War]], and it was admitted to the Union as the 14th state in 1791.
-== Economy ==
+===Early Settlement===
-Vermont's economy comes from government, real estate, manufacturing, health care, and retail. In 2016, the state had a gross state product of $30.4 billion. The state's agricultural outputs include dairy products, nursery stock, cattle, apples, and maple syrup.
+The first permanent European settlement in Vermont was established by the French at Fort Sainte Anne on [[Isle La Motte]] in 1666. The British later established settlements in the region, leading to conflicts with the French and Native American tribes.
-== Demographics ==
+===Statehood===
-As of 2019, Vermont had an estimated population of 623,989. Its population grew by 7.4% between 2000 and 2010. The most populous city in the state is Burlington, and its metropolitan area is also the most populous in the state with an estimate of 214,796 as of 2013.
+Vermont was admitted to the Union on March 4, 1791, as the 14th state. It was the first state to join the Union after the original 13 colonies. The [[Vermont Republic]] had existed for 14 years before statehood, with its own constitution and government.
-== Education ==
+==Geography==
-Vermont has both public and private universities. The [[University of Vermont]], [[Middlebury College]], and [[Vermont Law School]] are among the institutions of higher education in the state.
+Vermont is known for its natural landscape, which is primarily forested. The state is characterized by the [[Green Mountains]], which run north to south through the center of the state. Vermont is also home to [[Lake Champlain]], which forms part of the border with New York.
-== Politics ==
+===Climate===
-Vermont is known for its liberal politics and its history of independent political thought. It is the only state to have voted for a candidate from the Anti-Masonic Party, and it was one of only two states to vote against Franklin Roosevelt in all four of his presidential campaigns.
+Vermont has a humid continental climate, with cold winters and warm, humid summers. The state is known for its beautiful fall foliage, which attracts tourists from around the world.
+==Demographics==
+As of the 2020 census, Vermont had a population of approximately 643,000 people. The state has a predominantly white population, with small percentages of African American, Asian, and Hispanic residents.
+==Economy==
+Vermont's economy is based on a mix of agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism. The state is known for its dairy farming, maple syrup production, and artisanal cheese. Tourism is a major industry, with visitors drawn to the state's ski resorts, hiking trails, and scenic beauty.
+==Government==
+Vermont has a [[governor]] and a bicameral [[Vermont General Assembly|legislature]]. The state is known for its progressive politics and was the first state to legalize same-sex marriage through legislative action.
+==Education==
+Vermont is home to several colleges and universities, including the [[University of Vermont]] in Burlington. The state has a strong public education system and is known for its commitment to education.
+==Culture==
+Vermont is known for its rural character, small towns, and strong sense of community. The state has a rich cultural heritage, with influences from its Native American, French, and British settlers.
+==Related pages==
+* [[List of governors of Vermont]]
+* [[Vermont Republic]]
+* [[Green Mountain Boys]]
+==References==
+{{reflist}}
+==Gallery==
+<gallery>
+File:Coat_of_arms_of_Vermont.svg|Coat of arms of Vermont
+File:Abenakis.jpg|Abenaki people
+File:ConstitutionHouse_WindsorVermont.JPG|Constitution House, Windsor
+File:The_Green_Mountain_Boys_Flag.jpg|Green Mountain Boys Flag
+File:Vermont_State_House_Montpelier_October_2021_HDR.jpg|Vermont State House
+File:VTadmissionAct.JPG|Vermont Admission Act
+File:1827_Finley_Map_of_Vermont_-_Geographicus_-_Vermont-finely-1827.jpg|1827 Map of Vermont
+File:National-atlas-vermont.png|Map of Vermont
+File:Maps_of_Vermont_population.png|Population map of Vermont
+File:2017-09-11_10_27_43_View_east_along_the_Maple_Ridge_Trail_at_the_junction_with_the_Frost_Trail_on_the_western_slopes_of_Mount_Mansfield_within_Mount_Mansfield_State_Forest_in_Underhill,_Chittenden_County,_Vermont.jpg|Mount Mansfield
+File:CamelsHumpMT_20150426.jpg|Camel's Hump
+File:LakeWilloughbyPisgah.jpg|Lake Willoughby
+in Vermont
+File:WaitsRiverXSection.png|Waits River
+File:Hermit_Thrush_(13635301894).jpg|Hermit Thrush
+File:Vermont_fall_foliage_hogback_mountain.JPG|Fall foliage
+File:LakeChamplain.jpg|Lake Champlain
+File:1_vermont_fall_foliage_panorama_2010.jpg|Fall foliage panorama
+File:Stowe_village_Stevage.jpg|Stowe village
+File:Lyndon_Institute.jpg|Lyndon Institute
+File:University_of_Vermont_Old_Mill.jpg|University of Vermont
+File:Vermont_2017_License_Plate.jpg|Vermont license plate
+File:Vermont_fall_covered_bridge_2009.JPG|Covered bridge
+File:SnakeMT_20151011_(23945838081).jpg|Snake Mountain
+File:I-89.svg|I-89
+File:I-91.svg|I-91
+File:I-93.svg|I-93
+File:US_5.svg|US 5
+File:US_7.svg|US 7
+File:Vermont_30.svg|Vermont 30
+File:Vermont_100.svg|Vermont 100
+File:US_2.svg|US 2
+File:US_4.svg|US 4
+File:US_302.svg|US 302
+File:Vermont_9.svg|Vermont 9
+File:Vermont_105.svg|Vermont 105
+File:LCTC_ferry_Cumberland_in_winter_1_(cropped).jpg|Ferry in winter
+File:Amtrak_and_bike_trail_(cropped).jpg|Amtrak and bike trail
+File:The_Bus_Rutland_(cropped).jpg|The Bus in Rutland
+File:E._F._Knapp_State_Airport.jpg|E. F. Knapp State Airport
+File:Vermont_Yankee_Nuclear_Power_Plant_b.jpg|Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Plant
+File:VtSupremeCourt03.JPG|Vermont Supreme Court
+File:Meeting_house_marlboro_vermont_20040911.jpg|Meeting house in Marlboro
+File:March_Visits_Throughout_Vermont_07.jpg|March visits in Vermont
+File:Vermontasaurus-2010-07-07.jpg|Vermontasaurus
+</gallery>
-[[Category:States of the United States]]
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