1. By: pariyana rushing

2. The Montana state bird is named the western meadowlark! To Meriwether Lewis goes the distinction of not only discovering the bitterroot but also first recording what became Montana’s state bird. Under the date of June 22, 1805, Lewis noted in his journal the appearance of a lark with a yellow chest and a black spot on the throat. It resembled in size, action, and color the eastern lark with witch he was more familiar, but the song was more richer and more varied!

3. The Montana state nickname is the treasure state or the big sky state! One of the more popular nicknames of Montana is the treasure state

4. The Montana state flag is easily identifiable by the large gold letters spelling out Montana cleared at the top! The state seal in the center displays some of the states beautiful scenery! And reflects some of our states pioneer activities, including farming and mining!

5. The Montana state animal is the grizzly bear! More than 55,000 students in 425 schools voted the grizzly bear to be the Montana state animal! The grizzly bears scientific name is ursus arctos horribilis. The grizzly bear is probably the most terrifying and awe-inspiring animal in Montana!

6. The Montana state flower is called the bitterroot! Some people tried to eat the bitterroot flower but the root was to bitter that’s how it got its name! You can find the bitterroot growing near the mountains and boulders of western Montana in spring and summer! Brochure montana.pub

7. The distance from Dunedin to Montana is 259.34 miles and 38 hours and 3 minutes! The current population of Montana is 902,195 an the population 18,251,243. and the difference of those populations is 17,349,048. The largest state in Montana is Billings. And the population there is 94,088. And the largest city in Florida is Jacksonville. And the population in Jacksonville is 735,617. The highest point of elevations in Montana is 12,799.And the lowest points of elevations in Montana is 1,800!

8. Montana’s state budget is 1,000,000,000. And Florida's state budget is 531,000. so Montana has about 999,469,000 more than Florida's budget. and the budget spent on education in Montana is about 435,000.the budget spent in tourism is about 144,000.and the budget spent on agriculture in Montana is 216,000!

9. Climate: Alpine biomes by their nature do not fit into a simple climatic sheme. In general, as one ascends a mountain, temperature drops by about 10 degrease calculus for every 1,000 meters in altitude gained (a suspiciously round number.) Animals: Steller’s Jay canocitta,chickaree,mountain goat,hoary marmot, And Clarks nutcracker

10.  Listen to MIDI Montana Written by Charles C. Cohan Composed by Joseph E. Howard Listen to MIDI  Tell me of that Treasure State Story always new, Tell of its beauties grand And its hearts so true. Mountains of sunset fire The land I love the best Let me grasp the hand of one From out the golden West.  Montana, Montana, Glory of the West Of all the states from coast to coast, You're easily the best. Montana, Montana, Where skies are always blue M-O-N-T-A-N-A, Montana, I love you.  Each country has its flower; Each one plays a part, Each bloom brings a longing hope To some lonely heart. Bitter Root to me is dear Growing in my land Sing then that glorious air The one I understand.  Montana, Montana, Glory of the West Of all the states from coast to coast, You're easily the best. Montana, Montana, Where skies are always blue M-O-N-T-A-N-A, Montana, I love you.