Entered Union - November 8, 1889

Population (2003) - 915,500
Size - 145,556 sq mi.
Capital - Helena
Largest City - Billings
Highest Elevation - 12,850 ft
Lowest Elevation - 1,800 ft
Annual Rainfall - 14.89 in.
State Flower - Bitter Root
State Bird - Western Meadow Lark
State Song - "Montana"