Montana

Montana (mɒnˈtænə)

Montana is a state in the Western United States. The name Montana comes from the Spanish word Montaña, which in turn comes from the Latin word Montanea, meaning "mountain", or more broadly, "mountainous country".

Etymology

The name Montana is derived from the Spanish word "Montaña", which means mountain. The word was later adopted into English as "Montane", which is used to describe mountainous regions. The name was chosen to represent the mountainous geography of the state.

Geography

Montana is bordered by Idaho to the west, Wyoming to the south, North Dakota and South Dakota to the east, and the Canadian provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan to the north. The state's diverse terrain ranges from the Rocky Mountains to the Great Plains.

Demographics

As of 2020, the population of Montana is approximately 1.08 million people. The largest city is Billings, and the capital is Helena. The state is known for its significant Native American population, with seven federally recognized tribes including the Crow Nation, Northern Cheyenne Tribe, and Blackfeet Nation.

Economy

Montana's economy is primarily based on agriculture, including ranching and cereal grain farming. Other significant economic activities include oil, gas, coal and hard rock mining, lumber, and the fastest-growing sector, tourism. Millions of tourists annually visit Glacier National Park, the Battle of Little Bighorn site, and Yellowstone National Park.

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External links

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