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Snapshot of Vermont
Vermont is considered the most rural of the United States because a large percentage of its residents live in communities of less than 2,500.
Vermont's employment base consists of production of electronic components and equipment, machine tools, specialty products, quarried and finished stone, and printing.
Manufacturing is a major employer, producing a range of goods from computer chips to teddy bears.
Dairying is the primary farm industry in Vermont, producing more than two billion pounds of milk annually.
Vermont is America's largest producer of maple syrup and also produces substantial crops of McIntosh apples, potatoes, eggs, honey, vegetables, Christmas trees, lumber and pulp wood, and greenhouse nursery products.
Vermont 2-1-1, a program of United Ways of Vermont, is a health and human services information and referral program serving individuals in the State of Vermont. Vermont 2-1-1 Community Information Specialists provide the human touch, help solve problems, and link callers throughout Vermont with government programs, community-based organizations, support groups, volunteer opportunities, donation programs, and other local resources.
The State Flag of Vermont
The design of the Vermont state flag is derived from a painting made for the state coat of arms. It is based on the state seal that was adopted in 1779. The Pine Tree is a typical symbol in New England. The cows and wheat sheaves represent dairy and agriculture industries. The Green Mountains are in the distance.
Fascinating Facts
Total Population: 584,771 (1995 estimate, Vermont Health Department)
Land Area: 9,609 square miles
Capital City: Montpelier (population of 8,392)
Largest City: Burlington (population of 54,339)
State Motto: Freedom and Unity
Vermont License Plates
This shows the evolution of the Vermont license plate. The most recent plate style was issued in 1994. You'll find it in the lower right hand corner below.
Vermont General Issue Plate
Special Vermont Plates
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