Montana, US

About

Montana became the 41st state admitted to the Union on November 8, 1889. Its name comes from the Spanish word for mountain.

Geography and Climate

Montana is the 4th largest U.S. state covering 147,039 square miles. It shares borders with North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Idaho, and Canada. The varied terrain includes the Rocky Mountains and eastern rolling plains. Major rivers are the Missouri and Yellowstone.

The continental climate produces cold winters and hot summers. The west is drier than the east.

Economy and Industries

Montana's economy relies on agriculture, energy, and tourism. Cattle ranching and wheat farming drive the agricultural sector. Coal, oil, and natural gas are important energy resources. Attractions like Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks draw tourists.

The service industry is growing in cities while high-tech firms are building data centers and creating jobs.

Culture and Demographics

Montana has just over 1 million residents. The population is predominantly white with significant Native American heritage. The culture reflects rugged individualism and outdoor lifestyles. Larger cities offer amenities with access to nature.

Government and Politics

The capital is Helena while the largest city is Billings. The current governor is Greg Gianforte, Republican. Montana leans conservative and has voted Republican in recent presidential elections.

Montana offers majestic natural beauty through soaring mountains and wide-open plains. Ranching, farming, energy, and tourism underpin the economy. Hardy, self-reliant residents enjoy the state's pristine wilderness and small town communities.

Quick Facts about Montana

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Geography

Montana is located at 47°0'1"N 109°45'4"W (47.0002500, -109.7510200). It has 8 neighbors: Idaho, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Alberta, British Columbia, Northwest Territories and Saskatchewan.

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The largest city of Montana is Billings with a population of 117,445. Other cities include, Missoula population 76,848, Helena population 33,737, Kalispell population 25,329 and Belgrade population 10,390. See all Montana cities & populated places.

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Cities, Towns, Villages, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Montana.

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People born in Montana, including costume designer Irene Lentz, film director Erle C. Kenton, diplomat Spruille Braden, .

List

• Bill Bowers (American actor) he was born in 16/04/1959
• Brandon Eggum (American amateur wrestler) he was born in 04/08/1976
• Brent Weeks (American fiction writer) he was born in 07/03/1977
• George Montgomery (American actor and artist) he was born in 29/08/1916
• Dennis Meadows (American scientist and Emeritus Professor of Systems Management, widely known as a coauthor of The Limits to Growth) he was born in 07/06/1942
• William McPherson Allen (American businessperson) he was born in 01/09/1900
• Joe Rickson (actor (1880-1958)) he was born in 06/09/1880
• Julia Heron (set decorator) she was born in 21/11/1897
• Kendall Cross (Olympic wrestler) he was born in 24/02/1968
• Marvin Camel (American boxer) he was born in 24/12/1951
• Jeanne DuPrau (American writer) she was born in 09/06/1944
• Will Roscoe (American scholar) he was born in 01/01/1964
• Looking Glass (Nez Percé War leader) he was born in 01/01/1823
• Morning Star (great chief of the Northern Cheyenne people) he was born in 01/01/1810
• George Theodore Boileau (American priest) he was born in 10/09/1912
• George Flynn (American composer (b. 1937)) he was born in 21/01/1937
• Jack A. Marta (American cinematographer) he was born in 05/03/1903
• Jack Aeby (American mechanical engineer and photographer) he was born in 16/08/1923