New Hampshire

New Hampshire is a small state in the New England region of the United States. It is famous for the White Mountains and its stunning fall colors. New Hampshire holds the first primary election in every presidential race. The state motto is Live Free or Die.

Land and People

About 1.4 million people live in New Hampshire. The capital is Concord, and the largest city is Manchester. Mount Washington, the tallest peak in the northeastern United States, is in New Hampshire. The state has thick forests, clear lakes, and a short stretch of ocean coastline.

Culture and Fun Facts

New Hampshire has no state sales tax and no state income tax. Every four years, it is the first state to hold a primary election for president. In autumn, tourists flock to see the beautiful red, orange, and yellow leaves. The state bird is the purple finch.

Fun Facts

• Mount Washington has some of the worst weather on Earth. Winds of 231 miles per hour were once recorded there.
• New Hampshire was one of the original 13 colonies and was the ninth state to join the United States.
• The state has no sales tax and no income tax.

Did You Know?

The wind speed recorded on Mount Washington in 1934 was 231 miles per hour. For many years, this was the fastest wind speed ever recorded on Earth's surface.