Montana

 

 

 

Territory (land area)

145,552 sq miles = 376,979 sq kms (Ranks 4th among states)

Population (July 2005 estimate):

935,670

Admitted:

November 8, 1889, as the 41st state of the US

Capital:

Helena

Largest city (incl. metropolitan area):

Billings

Abbreviation:

MT

Nickname:

The Treasure State, Big Sky Country

Region:

The West, The Mountain West