vermont Cultural Information
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Vermont
The “Green Mountain” State, named after the Green Mountains mountain range, a prominent geographic feature of the state.
The entire state is rural, being covered in pretty farms and picturesque historic villages. The largest city in the state (Burlington) only has 40,000 residents. But this is exactly what makes Vermont so attractive. It’s like stepping into another era, where families have been rooted since the 1700s and folk passionately defend their locally-made products.
Vermont Motto
“Freedom and Unity” is the official motto of this U.S. state. The motto was first adopted in 1788 for use on the Great Seal of the Vermont Republic. Stella quarta decima fulgeat is the Latin motto which translates to “May the 14th star shine bright”.
- Spoken Languages: English: 94.4% • French: 1.4% • Other: 4.2%
- Vermont is a state in the northeast New England region of the United States. At 9,616 square miles (24,923 km2), and with 643,503 residents in 2020, it is the second least-populated in the U.S. after Wyoming.
- Vermont is bordered by the states of Massachusetts to the south, New Hampshire to the east, and New York to the west, and the Canadian province of Quebec to the north. Admitted to the union in 1791 as the 14th state, it is the only state in New England not bordered by the Atlantic Ocean.
- The state’s capital Montpelier is the least-populous state capital in the U.S., while its most-populous city, Burlington, is the least-populous to be a state’s largest.
- The geography of the state is marked by the Green Mountains, which run north–south up the middle of the state, separating Lake Champlain and other valley terrain on the west from the Connecticut River valley that defines much of its eastern border. A majority of its terrain is forested with hardwoods and conifers, and a majority of its open land is devoted to agriculture. The state’s climate is characterized by warm, humid summers and cold, snowy winters.
- Vermont’s economic activity of $34 billion in 2018 ranked last on the list of U.S. states and territories by GDP but 34th in GDP per capita. In 2000, the state legislature was the first to recognize civil unions for same-sex couples. As of 2014, the state ranked 14th on the American Human Development Index.
WHAT IS VERMONT FAMOUS FOR?
Vermont is the birthplace of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. In 1978, childhood friends Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield started the company in a converted gas station in Burlington. Ben & Jerry’s has some of the most popular and best ice cream in the world. Some of the fan favorite flavors are Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Strawberry Cheesecake, Chunky Monkey and more.
MOST popular Sports in vermont.
Winter sports are popular in New England, and Vermont’s winter sports attractions are a big part of Vermont tourism. Some well-known attractions include Burke Mountain ski area, Jay Peak Resort, Killington Ski Resort, Stowe Mountain Resort, the Quechee Club Ski Area, and Smugglers’ Notch Resort. Other popular sports in Vermont are baseball, basketball, football, hockey, soccer and motorsport.
WHAT IS COOL ABOUT VERMONT.
Woodstock, Vermont is a beautiful town in the heart of the state. It’s known for its covered bridges, quaint shops, and gorgeous scenery. Many visitors come to Woodstock to enjoy the small-town charm and experience some of the local history. Woodstock is the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the outdoors. There are plenty of hiking and biking trails, as well as a few ski resorts nearby
