Montana (U.S. state)

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Montana is one of the constituent states of the United States of America. Montana has an area of 147,046 square miles (380,848 square kilometers) and a population of 1,084.225 (2020 census). It joined the Union on November 8, 1889 as the 41st state. It's capital is Helena is the capital of Montana.

Physiography (land forms)

USGS shaded relief map of Montana

Physiography

Climate

Economy

Currently, tourism ranks as one of the most important economic activities in the state. Apart from Glacier National Park and Little Bighorn National Monument, the site of Custer's Last Stand, the state offers skiing, hiking and camping in the Rocky Mountain west and elsewhere.

History

Attractions

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