USA History
Montana
The following information is provided by:
Carpenter, Allen and Provorse, Carl. "The World Almanac Of The U.S.A." World Almanac Books, New Jersey. (C)1996.
Became State: November 8, 1889
Capital: Helena
Known as: Treasure State
Motto: Gold and Silver
Bird: Western Meadowlark
Flower: Bitterroot
Stone: Sapphire, agate
Song: "Montana"
Tree: Ponderosa Pine
Area: 147,046 Square miles
Number of Counties: 56
Highest point: 12,799 feet (Granite Peak)
Lowest point: 1,800 feet (Kootenai River)