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Protected Areas Of Montana
Montana () is a state in the Mountain West division of the Western United States. It is bordered by Idaho to the west, North Dakota and South Dakota to the east, Wyoming to the south, and the Canadian provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan to the north. It is the fourth-largest state by area, the eighth-least populous state, and the third-least densely populated state. Its state capital is Helena. The western half of Montana contains numerous mountain ranges, while the eastern half is characterized by western prairie terrain and badlands, with smaller mountain ranges found throughout the state. Montana has no official nickname but several unofficial ones, most notably "Big Sky Country", "The Treasure State", "Land of the Shining Mountains", and "The Last Best Place". The economy is primarily based on agriculture, including ranching and cereal grain farming. Other significant economic resources include oil, gas, coal, mining, and lumber. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Montana (state Song)
"Montana" is the regional anthem of the U.S. state of Montana. It was written by Charles Cohan and composed by Joseph E. Howard Joseph Edgar Howard (February 12, 1870May 19, 1961) was an American Broadway composer, lyricist, librettist, and performer. A famed member of Tin Pan Alley along with wife and composer Ida Emerson as part of the song-writing team of Howard and E ... and was adopted as the state song on February 20, 1945. Lyrics : 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. : Bitterroot to me is de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
