| State Abbreviation |
MT |
| Statehood |
November 8, 1889 |
| State Capital |
Helena |
| Number of Counties |
56 |
| State Population (2005) | 935,670 |
| State Quarter Issue Date |
January 29, 2007 |
| State Flower |
Bitterroot |
| Nickname |
Treasure State |
| State Flag |
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| Area Codes |
406 |
| Top 5 Cities (2000 population) |
| Billings | 89,847 |
| Missoula | 57,053 |
| Great Falls | 56,690 |
| Butte-Silver Bow* | 34,606 |
| Bozeman | 27,509 |
| * The city is coextensive with Silver Bow County. |
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| Major Sports Teams |
None
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