Capital: Helena
Population: 902,195
Entered the Union: November 8, 1889
As the:
Motto: Oro y plata (Gold and Silver)
Nickname: Treasure State
Flower: Bitterroot
Bird: Western Meadowlark
Song: Montana
Sports Teams: None
Origin of
Major Industries: Wheat, barley, rye, oats, flaxseed, sugar beets, and potatoes, and sheep and cattle raising
Historical
Bordering States: North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, and Idaho
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