Vermont is the second smallest state in terms of population (it has 647,000 residents) and the sixth smallest in geographic area. Lake Champlain, the nation's sixth-largest freshwater body lies at the northwest border with New York State and Canada. The state is split east-west by the Green Mountains, which are popular for recreational activities. The eastern border with New Hampshire is defined by the Connecticut River. Vermont is the only landlocked state in New England which leads to its often being short-changed in guides to the region.
The state is extremely rural, its valleys littered with farms. Its largest city is Burlington, pop. 44,600. Among the state's major exports are cheese, maple syrup, marble, slate, and granite.
Tourism is also a very large industry in Vermont, as skiers travel from Boston, New York, Canada, and elsewhere to ski resorts up and down the Green Mountain spine during the winter. In summer, the many bed and breakfasts fill up with couples and families wanting to visit the state's small towns and wild areas. Vermont's autumn foliage is known for being the most spectacular in the country, and possibly the world. It occurs quite early -- usually mid-September to mid-October.
Horse Population: 18,000 horses | |
Acres Used for Horse-Related Activities: 53,500 acres | |
Population: 647,000 | |
Land area: 9,250 sq. miles | |
Capital: Montpelier | |
Counties: 14 | |
Highest Point: Mt. Mansfield: 4,393 feet | |
Lowest Point: Lake Champlain: 95 feet | |
5 Largest Cities: | |
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Chester, Windsor County, Vermont
Dia Jenks , Landvest, Inc
Tunbridge, Orange County, Vermont
Dia Jenks , Landvest, Inc
Fairfax, Franklin County, Vermont
Gregory Beeman , Dusty Trail Realty, LLC
Sheffield, Caledonia County, Vermont
Nora Zettler , Exp Realty
Rutland, Rutland County, Vermont
Peggy Steves , Real Broker, LLC
Londonderry, Windham County, Vermont
Claudia Harris , Mary Mitchell Miller Real Estate
Brandon, Rutland County, Vermont
Sharon Stearns
UNDER CONTRACT
Roxbury, Washington County, Vermont
Steven P Foster , Keller Williams Vermont - Stowe
Pownal, Bennington County, Vermont
Chrissy Carroccio , TPW Real Estate
West Fairlee, Orange County, Vermont
Valerie Pfeiffer
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