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Photo: Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.How well do you know Montana? Test your knowledge on the breathtaking landscapes, rich history, and unique cultural icons of this magnificent mountain state.
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Glacier National Park, often called the 'Crown of the Continent,' lies in northern Montana on the Canada-United States border. It features over one million acres of protected land, pristine lakes, and carved glacial valleys.
Photo: Robert M. Russell, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Montana is officially nicknamed the Treasure State due to its incredibly rich mineral reserves, including gold, silver, and copper. It also boasts a famous secondary moniker, 'Big Sky Country,' which reflects its vast open horizons.
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Helena was founded as a gold camp during the Montana gold rush in 1864. By 1888, the booming city was home to around 50 millionaires, which was more millionaires per capita than any other city in the world at the time.
Photo: Tracey Elizabeth, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.
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The Battle of the Little Bighorn, also known as Custer's Last Stand, resulted in an overwhelming victory for the Lakota, Northern Cheyenne, and Arapaho forces. Today, the battlefield is preserved as a national monument.
Photo: Charles Marion Russell, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
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Going-to-the-Sun Road is an engineering marvel completed in 1932. It crosses the Continental Divide at Logan Pass, offering travelers breathtaking views of glaciers and alpine meadows, though it is often buried in snow until late June.
Photo: MPSharwood, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Jeannette Rankin was elected to the US House of Representatives four years before the 19th Amendment granted women the right to vote nationwide. She was a lifelong pacifist and the only member of Congress to vote against entering both World Wars.
Photo: Adam Cuerden, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
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Huckleberries grow wild in the high-elevation forests of Montana and cannot be easily commercialized or cultivated. Locals use them in everything from pies and milkshakes to savory sauces and jams.
Photo: VersicolorA, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the mines in Butte's hill supplied a huge share of the world's copper. That mining past also left behind the Berkeley Pit, a vast former open-pit mine now filled with highly acidic water.
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Montana is the only US state with a significant commercial production of sapphires. The highly prized 'Yogo sapphires,' found in Judith Basin County, are famous for their brilliant cornflower blue color and natural clarity.
Photo: Montanabw, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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The grizzly bear became Montana's state animal in 1983. Montana is home to one of the largest remaining grizzly populations in the lower 48 states, particularly around Glacier National Park and the Yellowstone ecosystem.
Photo: Jean Beaufort, Wikimedia Commons, CC0.
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