Vermont

Vermont is a state in New England located in the northeastern United States, sharing borders with Canada, New York, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. The territory covers the Green Mountains with dense forests, fertile valleys, and numerous lakes including Lake Champlain along the western edge, as well as rolling hills and river systems that cut through the landscape.

The territory operated as the independent Vermont Republic from 1777 until joining the Union as the fourteenth state in 1791. Before this period, indigenous peoples lived in the area, followed by French and later British colonizers who arrived and settled the land during the 18th century.

The state maintains a working agricultural culture visible through small dairy farms, artisan cheese makers, and maple syrup producers who sell their goods at local markets throughout the year. These traditions shape daily life in rural communities and remain active parts of the local economy that visitors encounter across the countryside.

The capital Montpelier sits centrally inland, while Burlington, the largest city, lies on the shore of Lake Champlain and serves as a starting point for exploring the region. Most roads follow valleys between mountains, so travelers should expect winding routes and changing elevations throughout their journey.

This state produces roughly half of all maple syrup in the United States, with sugar maple trees growing throughout the forested hills. Many of these trees are still tapped during late winter by small family operations that have continued this work across generations.

Location: United States

Inception: March 4, 1791

Capital city: Montpelier

Elevation above the sea: 305 m

Reference: VT

Part of: contiguous United States, New England

Shares border with: New Hampshire, Massachusetts, New York, Quebec

Website: https://vermont.gov

GPS coordinates: 44.00000,-72.70000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 19:26