| State Abbreviation |
MT |
| Statehood |
November 8, 1889 |
| State Capital |
Helena |
| State Size |
Total (Land + Water): 147,042 sq miles; Land Only: 145,552 sq miles |
| Number of Counties |
56 |
| State Population (2010) | 989,415 |
| Electoral Votes | 3 |
| State Quarter Issue Date |
January 29, 2007 |
| State Motto |
Oro y plata (Gold and silver) |
| State Flower |
Bitterroot |
| State Bird |
Western Meadowlark |
| Nickname |
Treasure State |
| State Flag |
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| Area Codes |
406 |
| Top 5 Cities (2010 population) |
| Billings | 104,170 |
| Missoula | 66,788 |
| Great Falls | 58,505 |
| Bozeman | 37,280 |
| Butte-Silver Bow | 33,525 |
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| Major Sports Teams |
None
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