Data & Facts

State Name
New Hampshire  - State Abbr.: NH
Statehood
21-Jun-1788
 - Statehood Ranking: 9
Land Area
8,968 sqaremiles  (23,227 qkm)
 - Land Area Ranking: 44
Population
1,235,786
(2000; Census every 10 years)
Capital
Concord
Biggest City
Manchester
Nickname
The Granite State
Motto
"Live Free or Die," written by General John Stark, July 31, 1809
Highest Point
1.917 m / 6,289 ft (Mt. Washington)
Lowest Point
Sea Level
 - Dayligh Saving Time
 - yes
Tree
White Birch (Betula papyrifera)
Flower
Purple Lilac (Syringa vulgaris)
Bird
Purple Finch
Animal
White Tail Deer (Odocoileus virginianus)
Song
"Old New Hampshire" (Lyrics: Dr. John F. Holmes / Music: Maurice Hoffmann)

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