New Hampshire State Information
New Hampshire is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States. It is bordered by Massachusetts to the south, Vermont to the west, Maine and the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and the Canadian province of Quebec to the north. New Hampshire is the 5th smallest by area and the 10th least populous of the 50 states.
The state capital is Concord, while its largest city is Manchester. The state has a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. The White Mountains range in New Hampshire spans the north-central portion of the state, with Mount Washington being the tallest in the northeastern U.S. and other mountains like Mount Monadnock defining its geology.
New Hampshire's major industries include tourism, manufacturing, agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining. The state is known for its maple syrup production and its popular fall foliage. It is also home to several prestigious universities such as Dartmouth College and University of New Hampshire.
New Hampshire has a rich history that dates back to colonial times when it was one of the original 13 colonies that formed the United States of America. It was also an important part of American Revolutionary War history as it was where General John Stark declared "Live Free or Die" during a battle in 1777. Today, New Hampshire is known for its independent spirit and strong sense of community that makes it a great place to live and visit.
