Vermont: state flag, capital and facts

State flag of Vermont

Vermont is a US state in the Northeast region. Its capital is Montpelier, and its postal abbreviation is VT. Known as the Green Mountain State, it joined the Union on March 4, 1791 as the 14th state. Its largest city is Burlington.

The Vermont state flag shows the coat of arms, a pine tree, a cow and sheaves of wheat, on blue.

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Vermont at a glance

Capital
Montpelier
Largest city
Burlington
Nickname
The Green Mountain State
Statehood
March 4, 1791 (14th state)
Region
Northeast
Postal abbreviation
VT

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of Vermont is Montpelier.

Vermont is in the Northeast region of the United States.

The postal abbreviation for Vermont is VT.

Vermont is known as the Green Mountain State.

Vermont became the 14th state on March 4, 1791.

Vermont shares a land border with Massachusetts, New Hampshire and New York.

The flag of Vermont shows the coat of arms, a pine tree, a cow and sheaves of wheat, on blue.