Vermont  

  Capital: Montpelier 
Nickname:  Green Mountain State 
Area: 9,609 sq mi (43) 
Population: 580,000 (48) 
Largest City: Burlington 
Flower: Red clover 
Bird: Hermit thrush 
Tree:  Sugar maple 
Song:  "Hail, Vermont" 
Motto:  Vermont, Freedom and Unity 
 
 

  Aug 1998