- Outline of Montana
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The Great Seal of the State of Montana The flag of the state of MontanaThe Great Seal of the State of Montana
The location of the state of Montana in the United States of America
An enlargeable map of the state of MontanaSee also: Index of Montana-related articlesThe following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to the U.S. state of Montana:
Montana – fourth most extensive of the 50 states of the United States of America. Montana is the northernmost of the western Mountain States. The Territory of Montana joined the Union as the 41st state on November 8, 1889.
Contents
General reference
- Names
- Common name: Montana
- Pronunciation: /mɒnˈtænə/ (
listen)
- Pronunciation: /mɒnˈtænə/ (
- Official name: State of Montana
- Abbreviations and name codes
- Postal symbol: MT
- ISO 3166-2 code: US-MT
- Internet second-level domain: .mt.us
- Nicknames
- Big Sky Country (currently used on license plates)
- The Last Best Place[1]
- Treasure State (previously used on license plates)
- Common name: Montana
- Adjectival: Montana
- Demonym: Montanan
Geography of Montana
- Main article: Geography of Montana
- Montana is: a U.S. state, a federal state of the United States of America
- Location:
- Northern hemisphere
- Western hemisphere
- Americas
- North America
- Anglo America
- Northern America
- United States of America
- Contiguous United States
- Canadian border
- Western United States
- Mountain West United States
- Northwestern United States
- Contiguous United States
- United States of America
- North America
- Americas
- Population of Montana: 989,415 (2010 U.S. Census[2])
- Area of Montana:
- Atlas of Montana
Places in Montana
Main article: Places in MontanaSee also: Regional designations of Montana- Historic places in Montana
- National Natural Landmarks in Montana
- National parks in Montana
- State parks in Montana
- Montana Dinosaur Trail
- List of trails of Montana
- List of oil fields of Montana
Environment of Montana
- Climate of Montana
- Protected areas in Montana
- Forests in Montana
- Superfund sites in Montana
- Wildlife of Montana
- Flora of Montana
- Club-mosses and Mosses of Montana
- Coniferous plants of Montana
- Lichens of Montana
- Monocotyledons of Montana
- Dicotyledons of Montana
- Fauna of Montana
- Birds of Montana
- Clams and Mussels of Montana
- Crustaceans of Montana
- Mammals of Montana
- Amphibians and Reptiles of Montana
- Fish of Montana
- Snails and Slugs of Montana
- Flora of Montana
Natural geographic features of Montana
- Forests in Montana
- Islands of Montana
- Lakes of Montana
- Mountains of Montana
- Rapids in Montana
- Rivers of Montana
- Mountain passes in Montana (A-L)
- Mountain passes in Montana (M-Z)
- Waterfalls of Montana
Regions of Montana
Main article: Regional designations of MontanaAdministrative divisions of Montana
An enlargeable map of the 56 counties of the state of Montana- The 56 counties of the state of Montana
- Municipalities in Montana
- Cities in Montana
- State capital of Montana: Helena
- Largest city in Montana: Billings
- City nicknames in Montana
- Cities in Montana
- Municipalities in Montana
Demography of Montana
- Main article: Demographics of Montana
Government and politics of Montana
- Main article: Government of Montana and Politics of Montana
- Form of government: U.S. state government
- United States congressional delegations from Montana
- Montana State Capitol
Branches of the government of Montana
Main article: Government of MontanaExecutive branch of the government of Montana
- Governor of Montana
- State departments
Legislative branch of the government of Montana
- Montana State Legislature (bicameral)
Judicial branch of the government of Montana
Main article: Courts of MontanaLaw and order in Montana
Law of Montana
- Capital punishment in Montana
- Constitution of Montana
- Crime in Montana
- Gun laws in Montana
- Law enforcement in Montana
- Baldwin v. Fish and Game Commission of Montana
Military in Montana
- Montana Air National Guard
- Montana Army National Guard
- Military installations
History of Montana
History of Montana, by period
The location of the state of Montana in the United States of America
An enlargeable map of the state of Montana
An enlargeable map of the 56 counties of the state of Montana- Indigenous peoples
- English territory of Rupert's Land, 1670–1707
- French colony of Louisiane east of Continental Divide, 1699–1764
- Treaty of Fontainebleau of 1762
- British territory of Rupert's Land, (1707–1818)-1870
- Spanish (though predominantly Francophone) district of Alta Luisiana east of Continental Divide, 1764–1803
- Third Treaty of San Ildefonso of 1800
- French district of Haute-Louisiane east of Continental Divide, 1803
- Louisiana Purchase of 1803
- Unorganized U.S. territory created by the Louisiana Purchase east of Continental Divide, 1803–1804
- Lewis and Clark Expedition, 1804–1806
- District of Louisiana east of Continental Divide, 1804–1805
- Territory of Louisiana east of Continental Divide, 1805–1812
- Territory of Missouri east of Continental Divide, 1812–1821
- War of 1812, June 18, 1812 – March 23, 1815
- Treaty of Ghent, December 24, 1814
- Anglo-American Convention of 1818
- War of 1812, June 18, 1812 – March 23, 1815
- Oregon Country west of Continental Divide, 1818–1846
- Provisional Government of Oregon, 1843–1848
- Oregon Treaty of 1846
- Unorganized Territory east of Continental Divide, 1821–1854
- Treaty of Fort Laramie of 1851
- Mexican-American War, April 25, 1846 – February 2, 1848
- Territory of Oregon west of Continental Divide, 1848–1859
- Territory of Washington west of Continental Divide, (1853–1863)-1889
- Territory of Nebraska east of Continental Divide, (1854–1861)-1867
- Territory of Dakota east of Continental Divide, (1861–1863)-1889
- Territory of Idaho, (1863–1864)-1890
- Territory of Montana, 1864–1889
- American Civil War, April 12, 1861 – May 13, 1865
- Red Cloud's War, 1866–1868
- Yellowstone National Park designated first United States National Park on March 1, 1872
- Expeditions and the protection of Yellowstone (1869-1890)
- Black Hills War, 1876–1877
- Battle of the Rosebud, 1876
- Battle of the Little Bighorn, 1876
- Nez Perce War, 1877
- State of Montana becomes 41st state admitted to the United States of America on November 8, 1889
History of Montana, by region
History of Montana, by subject
- Notable figures in Montana history
- Territorial evolution of Montana
History publications about Montana
- Bibliography of Montana history
Culture of Montana
Culture of Montana
- Museums in Montana
- Religion in Montana
- Scouting in Montana
- State symbols of Montana
- Flag of the state of Montana
- Great Seal of the State of Montana
- Flag of the state of Montana
The Arts in Montana
Sports in Montana
- Main article: Sports in Montana
Economy and infrastructure of Montana
- Main article: Economy of Montana
- Cemeteries in Montana
- Communications in Montana
- Health care in Montana
- Transportation in Montana
- Water in Montana
- Reservoirs in Montana
- Tunnels in Montana
Education in Montana
- Main article: Education in Montana
- Schools in Montana
- School districts in Montana
- Colleges and universities in Montana
See also
Main article: Montana- Outline of geography
- Index of Montana-related articles
References
- ^ In Montana, a Popular Expression Is Taken Off the Endangered List New York Times, August 17, 2008; Retrieved February 28, 2011
- ^ "U.S. Census Bureau State & County QuickFacts Montana". http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/30000.html.
External links
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State of MontanaTopics - Index
- History
- Governors
- People
- Geography
- State Government
- Delegations
- Visitor Attractions
Society - Crime
- Demographics
- Economy
- Education
- Politics
Regions - The Flathead
- Glacier National Park
- Regional designations of Montana
- Western Montana
- Yellowstone
Largest cities Counties - Beaverhead
- Big Horn
- Blaine
- Broadwater
- Carbon
- Carter
- Cascade
- Chouteau
- Custer
- Daniels
- Dawson
- Deer Lodge
- Fallon
- Fergus
- Flathead
- Gallatin
- Garfield
- Glacier
- Golden Valley
- Granite
- Hill
- Jefferson
- Judith Basin
- Lake
- Lewis and Clark
- Liberty
- Lincoln
- Madison
- McCone
- Meagher
- Mineral
- Missoula
- Musselshell
- Park
- Petroleum
- Phillips
- Pondera
- Powder River
- Powell
- Prairie
- Ravalli
- Richland
- Roosevelt
- Rosebud
- Sanders
- Sheridan
- Silver Bow
- Stillwater
- Sweet Grass
- Teton
- Toole
- Treasure
- Valley
- Wheatland
- Wibaux
- Yellowstone
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