Vermont

Vermont is a small, beautiful state in the New England region of the United States. It is famous for producing more maple syrup than any other state. Vermont has green mountains, rolling farms, and charming small towns. The name Vermont comes from French words meaning green mountain.

Land and People

Only about 650,000 people live in Vermont, making it one of the least populated states. The capital is Montpelier, which is the smallest state capital in the country. The Green Mountains run down the middle of the state. Vermont has many dairy farms with cows dotting the hillsides.

Culture and Fun Facts

Vermont makes about half of all the maple syrup produced in the United States. The state is a popular place for skiing and snowboarding in winter. Vermont has more covered bridges per square mile than any other state. Ben and Jerry's ice cream started in Burlington, Vermont.

Fun Facts

• Vermont produces about 50 percent of all maple syrup made in the United States.
• Montpelier, Vermont, is the smallest state capital with only about 8,000 people.
• Ben and Jerry's ice cream was started in a renovated gas station in Burlington, Vermont, in 1978.

Did You Know?

It takes about 40 gallons of maple tree sap to make just one gallon of maple syrup. Vermont farmers tap millions of maple trees each spring to collect this sweet sap.