Statehood March 4, 1791 (14th state)
Capital Montpelier
Largest Cities (by population) Burlington, South
Burlington, Montpelier
Origin of Name Derived from the French words verts
and mont, which translates into 'Green Mountains.'
Population 616,592 (49th)
Motto "Freedom and Unity" |
Area 9,615 sq miles (43rd)
Bordering States (3) New York, Massachusetts and New
Hampshire.
Number of Counties 14 counties
Largest County (by population) Chittenden, 146,571
Highest Point Mt. Mansfield, 4,393 ft.
Lowest Point Lake Champlain, 95 ft. |
