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Welcome to the
Green Mountain State
General Vermont Information 800-837-6668
French for green mountain, “vert mont”
Vermont has only one area code: 802
75% of Vermont’s total area is forested,
with more than
223 mountains above 2,000 feet in elevation
Vermont produces more than 100 million pounds of
cheese per year,
one of the state’s most valued products.
Vermont has more than 100 covered bridges, which
is, for its size,
more than any other state.
Climate - There are four distinct climate seasons in Vermont, ranging from a balmy warm summer to a snow-covered winter wonderland. Annual rainfall is on average 36 inches and average snowfall ranges from 100-250 inches, depending on which part of the state you're in. Average temperatures throughout the year are (in °F) 20-40 in the winter, 50-75 in the spring, 60-80 in the summer and 25-60 in the fall.
Major Industries - Vermont's manufacturing sector is the largest behind the service industry. The state thrives in production of electronics, marble quarry, cheese, maple products, and wood products. There are also a high percentage of people working in the technology industry. Vermont produces on average $2.2 billion in goods each year ranging from canoes to computer chips to teddy bears.
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