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Vermont Almanac: Facts and Figures
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Vermont is one of the New England states of the US.
Vermont economy was chiefly agricultural until the 20th century, when manufacturing became the leading sector. Tourism and other services are also important, and the state is known for its many ski areas.
Vermont Almanac
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| Official Name |
Vermont |
| Capital |
Montpelier |
| Nick Name |
Green Mountain State |
| Motto |
Freedom and unity |
| Location & Region |
44.26648 N, 072.57185 W |
Northeast |
| Constitution Ratified |
1793 |
| Statehood |
March 04, 1791 |
14th state |
| Population |
608,827 |
65.83 sq mi. |
49th |
Largest City
(by population) |
Burlington, Essex, Rutland, Colchester, South Burlington |
| Bordering States |
North: Canadian province of Québec East: New Hampshire (West bank of the Connecticut River forms the Eastern boundary)
South: Massachusetts
West: New York (Part of the Western boundary runs through Lake Champlain)
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| Number of Counties |
14 Counties in Vermont |
Largest County
(by population) |
Chittenden County |
146,571 |
539 sq mi. |
| Electoral Votes |
3 |
| US Congress |
2 Senators; 1 Representative |
| Time Zone |
Eastern Standard Time |
Vermont Climate and Weather
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Vermont, like most of New England, has changeable weather and four distinct seasons. September temperatures range from 41 to 79 F/5 to 25 C, and October runs a brisk 31 to 62 F/-1 to 17 C.
Spring comes late in Vermont. Generally, by May or June warm weather has arrived, and summers are generally mild and dry. The temperature ranges 51-82 F/11-28 C, making all kinds of outdoor recreation attractive. July is the hottest month, with a few days in the 90s F/32-35 C. Evenings can be chilly even at this time of year, especially in the mountains, so take along a jacket just in case.
Winters are quite cold (2 to 30 F/-15 to -1 C), though the weather varies from place to place. Burlington and southern Vermont have somewhat milder temperatures. The annual snowfall averages 55-65 in/140-165 cm, but can be as much as 120 in/305 cm at higher elevations. |
| Highest Temperature |
105 degrees
July 4, 1911 - Vernon |
| Lowest Temperature |
-50 degrees
December 30, 1933 - Bloomfield |
| Avg Temp: High - Low |
80.5 degrees |
7.7 degrees |
Vermont Highest, Lowest, and Mean Elevations (Feet)
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| Mean Elevation |
1,000 |
| Highest Point |
Mt. Mansfield |
4,393 |
| Lowest Point |
Lake Champlain |
95 |
Vermont Land Area (Square Miles)
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| Geographic Center |
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| Total Area |
9,614.26 |
45th |
| Land Area |
9,249.56 |
96.22% |
| Water Area |
364.7 |
3.78% |
| Forested Land Area |
77.8% |
Dimensions
(Length - Width) |
160 miles |
80 miles |
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Source: (US Census, April 1, 2000)
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