Vermont is considered the most rural of the United States (US) 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.

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 1990. You'll find it in the lower right hand corner below. In addition, 752 style plates were issued in from 1905 to the early winter of 1907; 1742 style plates were isued from 1907-1908, which replaced the blue plates. Annual plates began in 1909. Subsequently, 955P8 style plates were issued from 1985-1989, and APC 838 style plates have been issued from 1990 on.

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