Vermont Indigenous People are Native American tribes. The history of their settlements dates back thousands of years. In the colonial period, representatives of the Mohicans, Algonquins and Abenaki ruled the lands of America.
Back to the past
The official version of the development of these places by European settlers says that the French national Jacques Cartier was engaged in the study of this area. With particular zeal, he studied the floodplains of the rivers and the regions adjacent to the water bodies. His work at the beginning of the XVII century was continued by Samuel de Champlain. Later, a lake was named after the sailor, and the scientist himself gave the name to the Verts Monts ridge.
Fort St. Ann's first defensive structure was erected in 1666 to protect against aboriginal attacks. But soon it was abandoned. The iconic settlement founded by the aliens was Dammer Fortress. It stood a few kilometers from the borders of the modern city of Brattleboro.
In the sixties of the XVIII century, control over the territory of Vermont, the state of the USA, passed into the hands of the British. The large-scale distribution of land allotments in 1763 attracted thousands of fortune hunters to the Green Mountains, who built new settlements in this area.
Geography and location
Modern Vermont is part of the New England region. According to statistics, it is the smallest state in the country. His possessions occupy less than 25, 000 square kilometers. The closest neighbors are Canada and the American provinces of Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire.
Notably, Vermont is the only New England county that does not have its own access to the sea. It has an eastern time zone. The physical geography of the region is represented by the following key areas:
- Champlain Lake and the surrounding meadows;
- rolling hills of Taconic;
- Green mountains;
- Vermont Valley.
Reserve land
Champlain's Lake Valley is located in the northwestern part of the county. It is famous for its vast fertile soils, which are cut by icy streams and swift rivers of the Vermont Lowland.
Taconic occupies the southern part of the state. It is part of the Appalachian complex and stretched all the way to Massachusetts and New York. The highest peak is Equinox. Its height is about 1, 200 meters.
Green mountains an impregnable wall of rocks divide the center of the province into two almost equal parts. They also form part of the Appalachian system and reach a height of 1, 300 m. The most recognizable point on the ridge is the Camel Hump.
Weather
The state of Vermont belongs to the zone of influence of a humid continental climate. The farther from Lake Champlain, the more nature becomes harsh. Extremely low air temperatures are regularly observed in the Northeast Highlands.
Summer is characterized by an abundance of warm, but rainy days. Winter in these parts is frosty and cold. Snow falling at its beginning covers the earth for a period of at least three months. Thaws in the region are rare. In the capital, Montpelier, the thermometer in January ranges from -15 to -4 ° C.
In July, his testimony reaches 30 ° C. This is the hottest time of the year in the region. In Burlington, which is located near the lake, summer heat is much easier to tolerate due to frequent rains and cool winds.
Especially beautiful are the landscapes of Vermont in the autumn. September attracts thousands of travelers to the province. There is almost no rainfall these days. The sun shines brightly, and the sky is clear and high.
This is the best time for hiking and cycling. For guests of the Green Mountains, special routes have been laid, designed for different levels of physical fitness.
Industry and business
Due to its modest size, the state cannot boast of high rates of development and profitability. Its economy is represented by agriculture, the hospitality industry, and the extraction and processing of natural resources.
In the bowels of the Green Mountains, the main wealth of the region is stored. Massive strata of rock form here. The center for the export of marble raw materials is Rutland. Granite is brought from Barre. There is an opinion that near this town is the deepest quarry in the world.
The state supplies asbestos, gravel, sand and shale. It produces bulk building materials.
The livestock complex of the province is represented by dairy farms. They provide food for the state of Vermont, the cities of neighboring counties, and the cities of Boston and New York. The presence of processing plants and combines allows Vermont to occupy a leading position in the production of ice cream, butter and cheese.
On the endless fields of the district grow orchards. Many of them were certified and received the status of organic farms. From apples that are grown in ecologically clean areas, baby purees and juices are made.
Maple woods
A symbol of traditional North American cuisine are lush pancakes, generously seasoned with a thick and viscous syrup. It is made from maple juice.
The province is one of the three largest suppliers of this delicacy. Finished products are imported by European and Asian countries. It is also represented in the states of the former USSR.
There are four flavors in Vermont that vary in hue, aroma, and texture. You can try all varieties on the days of the Maple Fair. This action is held in the spring and gathers a huge army of true sweet tooth. In addition to him, the state is known for other gastronomic events. These are the Apple and Cheese festivals.
Interesting Facts
Vermont is headed by the capital of Montpelier. The number of inhabitants of the city is only nine thousand. At one time, local people took the initiative to change the age limit applicable to the sale of alcoholic beverages.
Today in the USA only those who are already 21 years old can buy strong drinks. The Vermont government tried to unilaterally reduce it to 18 years. The US authorities could not ban the introduction of this innovation, but warned of the abolition of financial injections.
For reference, each year the region receives up to ten million in the form of federal grants. This is a solid component of the local budget, which they could not refuse.
The list of ridiculous legislative attempts contains a decree on the mandatory adoption of a hot bath at least once a week. In the state you can not whistle while under water. It is taken up to explicitly deny the existence of God. In order for a woman to get a denture from her dentist, she needs to enlist the permission of her spouse. Previously, the list of rights and obligations contained a clause prohibiting tying giraffes to a pole with telephone wires. And in the state of Vermont there is a special cemetery.
The local servants of the people differ not only in original thinking, but also in non-standard behavior. One of the governors of the region with bare hands and feet drove away wild bears breaking through to bird feeders. He was saved by innate agility and agility, as well as a nearby hunting lodge. Otherwise, the inhabitants of Vermont would have to look for a new manager.
