Population(2006) 902,155-44th
Governor: Brian D. Schweitzer-D
Capital: Helena
State Bird: Western Meadowlark
State Tree: Ponderosa Pine
State Flower: Bitterroot
State motto: Oro y Plata (Gold and Silver)
41st State in the Union
56 Counties
Lowest point: Kootenai river 1,800 feet.
Highest Point: Granite Peak 12,799 feet
