VERMONT. State nickname: The Green Mountain State. Motto: Freedom and Unity. State song: These Green Mountains. VT became a state in 1791. Part of New England, Vermont borders Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York to and the Canadian province of Quebec. The state capital is Montpelier, most populous city is Burlington. Vermont was the first US State to recognize civil unions for same-sex couples. This notebook measures 6x9 inches (15.24 cm x 22.86 cm). Paperback matte cover. 100 pages of white lined journal paper. Click on Author, AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL PRESS, to view all 50 of The United States of America, and buy books for family & friends!