Montana, a Rocky Mountain state in the NW United States, is bounded by North Dakota and South Dakota (E), Wyoming (S), Idaho (W), and the Canadian provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan (N).
Area, 147,138 sq mi (381,087 sq km).
Pop. (2000) 902,195, a 12.9% increase since the 1990 census.
Capital, Helena.
Largest city, Billings.
Best Area, Flathead Lake, Mission Valley (in our humble opinion)
Motto, Oro y Plata [Gold and Silver].
State bird, Western meadowlark.
State flower, Bitterroot.
State tree, Ponderosa pine. 
In and around Montana's mountainous western region are the large mineral deposits for which the state is famous: copper, silver, gold, platinum, zinc, lead, and manganese. The eastern part of the state is noted for its petroleum and natural gas, and there are also vast subbituminous coal deposits, worked largely at the most extensive U.S. open-pit mines. Montana also mines vermiculite, chromite, tungsten, molybdenum, and palladium. Leading industries manufacture forest products, processed foods, and refined petroleum.
Wheat is the most valuable farm item, with cattle also of primary importance. Other principal crops include barley, sugar beets, and hay.
Much of the fourth largest U.S. state is still sparsely populated country dominated by spectacular nature. High granite peaks, forests, lakes, and such wonders as those of Glacier National Park attract many visitors to Montana. Other places of interest include Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, Big Hole National Battlefield, and Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site and the National Bison Range, near Ravalli, where herds of buffalo may be seen.
Helena is the capital, Billings and Great Falls the largest cities; other important cities include Bozeman, Butte, Kalispell and Missoula (home of the UM Grizzlies!)
*Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, Copyright (c) 2003 | | |
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- Largest freshwater lake in the western United States
- 27.3 miles in length
- 15.5 miles in width
- 370.7 ft maximum depth
- 191.5 sq miles in area
- 187.6 miles of shoreline
This montana treasure offers sailing, power boating, waterskiing, swimming, fishing, picknicking, and camping. During the summer months travelers can take advantage of the many roadside stands offering locally grown cherries, apples, plums and other fruits. The lake offers numerous motels and rentals, in addition to public campgrounds scattered along the shoreline. Major population centers around the lake are Kalispell, Bigfork, and Polson, all of which provide a complete variety of services and information.
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An extension of the Rocky Mountain Range, the Missions traverse the east shore of Flathead lake, in Lake County. This treasured Montana mountain range provides an array of both scenic and recreational ammenities. Hiking, camping, fishing, wildlife observation and other outdoor activities await all levels of adventurer. For more detailed information visit: Mission Valley Recreation
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