Here is the next instalment of my monthly feature going
through the States of the United States in alphabetical order to check out how
they got named, what their flag is like and other things of interest.
Location –
At the top and third from the left! In
terms of area Montana is larger than Japan.
It is the largest landlocked State.
Origin
of name – is based on the Spanish word for mountain. Montana became a State in 1889 (the 41st)
Nicknames –
Big Sky Country, The Treasure State, The Last Best Place
Flag
Capital –
Helena
Flower –
Bitterroot
State
Animal – Grizzly Bear
State
Tree
– Ponderosa Pine
State
Bird
– Western Meadowlark
Signature
foods – Huckleberries, Chicken-fried Steak, Steak, Hootdogs,
Pickle Barrel Sandwiches,
Famous
places to visit – Glacier National Park, Yellowstone National
Park, State Capitol
Famous
people from Montana – Gary Cooper
Montana is a beautiful state, Carole! Long long stretches of very lonely road but breathtaking views. Been to both National parks there and Glacier is by far the best.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting on the origin of the name.
ReplyDeleteMy sister lived in Montana for a while, it is such a beautiful state!