Vermont is a tiny state in the northeastern United States, once claimed by France and inhabited by the Abenaki and Iroquois Indian tribes. Vermont was, along with Hawaii, California and Texas one of the four American states that once had their own sovereignty. The predominantly mountain state of Vermont is the largest producer of maple syrup in the United States.
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Basic Information About Vermont
- State Name: Vermont
- State Abbreviation: VT
- Capital: Montpelier
- Largest City: Burlington
- Area: 24,923 km2 (45th largest U.S. state)
- Population: 623,989 (51st highest in the U.S.)
- Time Zone: EST (UTC-5), summer EDT (UTC-4)
- More Information: Speed Limits in Vermont, Current Time in Vermont, Minimum Wage in Vermont
What to See in the State of Vermont
- Art Museum in Shelburne
- Mount Mansfield
- Stowe Recreation Path
- Hildene Lincoln House in Manchester
- Quechee Gorge Trail
- Battle of Bennington Memorial
- Killington Ski Resort
- Smugglers Notch State Park
- Burlington’s waterfront
- Shelburne Museum in Burlington
You can post tips for other sights and places of interest in Vermont in the discussion.
Vermont
Fun Facts about Vermont
Date of Vermont’s Entry into the Union
March 4, 1791 (14th in order)
Vermont state nickname
The Green Mountain State
The Highest Mountain in Vermont
Mount Mansfield (1,340 metres)
Rivers in Vermont
- Connecticut River (655 km)
- Otter Creek (180 km)
- Winooski River (140 km)
- Lamoille River (137 km)
- Missisquoi River (130 km)
Airports in Vermont
- Burlington International Airport
- Rutland – Southern Vermont Regional Airport
- Springfield – Hartness State Airport
- Middlebury State Airport
- Morrisville-Stowe State Airport
Vermont Sports Teams
- NFL (American football): no team
- MLB (baseball): no team
- MLS (football): no team
- NHL (ice hockey): no team
- NBA (basketball): no team
Universities in Vermont
- University of Vermont
ZIP Codes
05001-05495, 05601-05907
Vermont Weather
There are four seasons in Vermont, with large differences between summer and winter. The average temperature in January is -4 °C, making Vermont one of the coldest states in the US. Yet it doesn’t snow as often as you might expect.
Muddy springs and soaring temperatures of 5 °C to 20 °C are typical of the spring, and 30-degree heat as early as April is not rare. The average temperature reaches 30 °C in summer, after which the whole state turns red and orange thanks to the ubiquitous maple trees.
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Largest Cities in Vermont
| # | City | Population | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burlington | 42,417 | Show on Map |
| 2 | South Burlington | 17,904 | Show on Map |
| 3 | Colchester | 16,986 | Show on Map |
| 4 | Rutland | 16,495 | Show on Map |
| 5 | Essex Junction | 9,271 | Show on Map |
| 6 | Bennington | 9,074 | Show on Map |
| 7 | Barre | 9,052 | Show on Map |
| 8 | Williston | 8,314 | Show on Map |
| 9 | Montpelier | 7,855 | Show on Map |
| 10 | St Johnsbury | 7,571 | Show on Map |
Food Prices in Vermont
- McDonalds Restaurant McMeal prices: $9.00
- Restaurant draft beer (0.5L): $5.25
- Cappuccino in restaurant: $4.92
- Coca-Cola in restaurant (0.33 l): $2.17
- Milk (1 l): $1.05
- Bread (500 g): $4.06
- Rice (1 kg): $7.71
- Egg (12 pcs): $4.32
- Cheese (1 kg): $18.16
- Boneless chicken breast (1 kg): $14.68
- Beef Loin (1 kg): $13.23
- Apple (1 kg): $7.71
- Bananas (1 kg): $1.68
- Oranges (1 kg): $7.35
- Tomatoes (1 kg): $9.25
- Potatoes (1 kg): $1.65
- Water (1.5 l bottle): $3.33
- Bottle beer (0.5 l bottle): $2.27
- Pack of Marlboro cigarettes: $10.00
Food prices in Burlington valid in January 2021. Take these as a guide, prices vary from store to store. Tax is included in the price.
State Symbols of Vermont
- Gemstone: clear garnet
- Fossil: Northern White
- Insect: bee
- Hymn: These Green Mountains
- Stone: steel, marble, slate
- Flower: Clover
- Mineral: grass
- Motto: Freedom and Unity
- Mothyle: monarch of the constellation
- Drink: milk
- Animal: leopard leopard
- Fruit: apple
- Plasma: ornamental jelly
- Flavour: javor
- Bird: Red-tailed kite
- Fish: American whitefish, pikeperch
- Tree: Sugar maple
- Animal: Morgan Morgan
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