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Vermont!!! Such a Beautiful State!! The Mountain Views, The Four Seasons, The Skiing, The Maple Syrup, The Brew Pubs, The Friendly People, The Outdoor Hiking, Peace of Mind all here in Vermont!! Come see for yourself the Beauty!!

Capital: Montpelier Population: 626,299 (Source: 2012 U.S. Census) Major Cities: Burlington, Essex, South Burlington, Colchester, Rutland Borders: New Hampshire, New York, Massachusetts, Canada Gross Domestic Product (GDP): $27,296 million (2012 U.S. Department of Commerce) Key Industries: Agriculture including apples, maple syrup, cattle, sheep, and dairy products Electronics, paper, granite, lumber, and tourism

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Green Mountain State State Slogan: Vermont, naturally State Motto: Vermont, Freedom and Unity State flower: Red Clover State bird: Hermit Thrush State fish: Brook Trout (cold water), Walleye Pike (warm water) State tree: Sugar Maple State mammal: Morgan horse State foods: Apple, Apple Pie

Vermont gets its name from two French words. They are 'vert' which means 'green' and 'mont' which means 'mountains'. So the state is named after its lovely green mountains. It was one of the first states to outlaw slavery. It is the second smallest state by population (after Wyoming). Ben and Jerry's ice cream began at a gas station in Burlington, Vermont. Vermont is the home of maple syrup. Got any pancakes?! Ethan Allen organized the Green Mountain Boys to help keep the area independent from New Hampshire and New York. The land was called New Connecticut prior to joining the Union. It was the first state to join the Union after the original 13 colonies. President Calvin Coolidge was born in Plymouth, Vermont on the 4th of July in 1872

Vermont leads the nation in the production of monument granite, marble, and maple products. It is also a leader in the production of talc. Vermont's rugged, rocky ...

I will tell you what I know about Vermont. I went to college at Lyndon State a few years back ha-ha. Lyndon State is in Lyndonville Vermont in the North East Kingdom. Its a college on top of a Mountain surrounded by Mountains and is absolutely gorgeous. It is a small college which originally was a Teachers College. It was just renamed to Northern Vermont University. I loved it when I went had a blast met my husband there and have many fond memories of the college years. Lyndonville is the small town near by and is quaint and lovely.

I have since moved a couple places but I have found myself back in Vermont after many years. I live in Southern Vermont in a very small town that I think is a bit back in time compared to some of the cities I have lived in or visited. I mean that in a good way. It is safe, the people are friendly and its a quieter lifestyle. I find myself enjoying the View!! LOL I will say during this Pandemic there is no better place to be!!

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