Montana: state flag, capital and facts

State flag of Montana

Montana is a US state in the West region. Its capital is Helena, and its postal abbreviation is MT. Known as the Treasure State, it joined the Union on November 8, 1889 as the 41st state. Its largest city is Billings.

The Montana state flag shows the state seal, mountains and the Great Falls of the Missouri, on blue under the word "Montana".

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Montana at a glance

Capital
Helena
Largest city
Billings
Nickname
The Treasure State
Statehood
November 8, 1889 (41st state)
Region
West
Postal abbreviation
MT

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of Montana is Helena.

Montana is in the West region of the United States.

The postal abbreviation for Montana is MT.

Montana is known as the Treasure State.

Montana became the 41st state on November 8, 1889.

Montana shares a land border with Idaho, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming.

The flag of Montana shows the state seal, mountains and the Great Falls of the Missouri, on blue under the word "Montana".