Vermont

The Green Mountain States capital is located in Montpelier, and the state has a land area of 9,615 square miles. Vermont's highest point is Mt. Mansfield at 4,393 feet and its lowest point is Lake Champlain at 95 feet. The name of the state is derived from the French words vert ("green") and mont ("mountain"), and Vermont is known as the Green Mountain State. Tourism is a major industry in Vermont. Vermont's many famous ski areas include Stowe, Killington, Mt. Snow, Okemo, Jay Peak, and Sugarbush. Hunting and fishing also attract many visitors to Vermont each year. Among the many points of interest are the Green Mountain National Forest, Bennington Battle Monument, the Calvin Coolidge Homestead at Plymouth, and the Marble Exhibit in Proctor.

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