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Montana
Capital:
Helena
State abbreviation/Postal code:
Mont./MT
Nickname:
Treasure State
Origin of name:
Based on Spanish word for "mountainous"
Briefs on
Montana:
Located in the western United States, the inland
state of United States of America, Montana is the land of spectacular
mountains and plains. The state is a popular vacation destination. The
charming scenic beauty, the worth- watching wildlife, grand museums,
pulsating cultural events and nightlife, numerous activities such as
hiking, fishing, mountain biking, snowballing and delectable cuisine
account for Montana being a delightful place for people of all ages.
With a land area of 381, 156 square kilometers
Montana shares its boundaries with Canadian Provinces of British
Columbia. Alberta and Saskatchewan, North Dakota, South Dakota,
Wyoming and Idaho.
 The history of Montana can be traced back to the
time when Native Americans became first inhabitants of the region and
there were different groups governing over their separate areas.
At the end of the year 1850 gold and copper were
discovered in the state. Due to this and the Lewis and Clark
expedition that had taken place prior to it, on 26th May
1864 Montana became a territory of United States. On 8th
November 1889 Montana was declared the first state of United States.
In 1867 the territory of Montana known as the
Montana Territory or Fort Shaw (after the Colonel Robert G. Shaw) was
established. The territory is located west of Great Falls in the Sun
River Valley. In 1865 it served as one of the three posts built by
Congress.
Gradually the development process commenced in
the territory. In the field of education a new and big step was taken
by the foundation of the Fort Shaw Indian Industrial School in 1892.
In 1908 the Sun River Irrigation Project, west of Great Falls was
opened for homesteading.
Like other states, Montana too was deeply
affected by the Second World War. Numerous Montanans fought for their
country while many others emigrated to West Coast for good job offers
in the war industries.
In 1950 the government constructed the Glasgow
Air Force Base in the state.
Gradually the state started recovering from the
war tragedies and in some years Montana integrated into the national
and international economy. Montana’s journalism and tourism industries
progressed to a considerable level.
The year 1970 brought several political changes
in the state. The new constitution was drafted and passed into law by
a referendum with little chances of victory. The new constitution
Montana acknowledged the rights of tribal people and rights of
citizens in a better way.
At the end of 1980 and beginning of 1990, Montana
and the interior northwest confronted a regional depression. As a
result the state’s politicians cut government programs and taxes.
In the new century Montanans are slowly
recovering from the regional depression and seeking growth and
development in all the relevant sectors.
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