| Capital |
Montpelier |
| Area |
9,614 sq mi
24,900 sq km |
Population
(2000 census) |
608,827 |
Major Cities
(2000 census) |
Burlington (38,889), Rutland (17,292),
South Burlington (15,814), Barre (9,291),
Essex Junction (8,591) |
| Major Rivers |
Connecticut, Otter Creek, Missisquoi, Lamoille, Winooski |
| Highest Point |
Mt. Mansfield
4,393 feet
1,339 meters |
| Industry |
electrical equipment, fabricated metal products, printing and publishing, paper products, tourism |
| Agriculture |
beef cattle, dairy products, hay, apples, maple products |
| Minerals and Resources |
granite, dimension stone, crushed stone, construction sand and gravel, asbestos |
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