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