The State of
Montana (MT)

The capital of Montana is Helena.

The Postal Code for Montana: MT

The typical abbreviation for Montana: Mont.

When the people of Montana refer to themselves: Montanan

Time Zone: The state of Montana is in the Mountain Time (MST/MDT) zone and observes daylight saving time.

Nicknames for Montana: "The Treasure State"; "Big Sky State"

State Motto: "Oro y Plata" (Gold and Silver)

State Bird: Western Meadowlark (sturnella neglecta)

State Tree: Ponderosa Pine (pinus ponderosa)

State Flower: Bitterroot (lewisia rediviva)

State Song: "Montana"

Statehood: Montana became the 41st state on Nov 8, 1889.

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