Montana (MT)
Montana's Web Site and Kid's Page Capital City: Helena Nickname: Treasure State Motto: Oro y Plata (Gold and Silver) Statehood: November 8,1889 (41st) Origin of State's Name: Based on Latin or Spanish word for "mountainous" Largest Cities: Billings, Great Falls, Butte, Missoula, Helena Border States: Idaho, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming Land Area: 145,556 sq. mi., 4th largest State's Bird: Western Meadowlark State's Flower: Bitterroot State's Tree: Ponderosa pine State's Song: Montana |