Special event has a mission to teach the students. The northeastern state of Vermont lies on the border with Canada. Its territory, which occupies 24.9 thousand square kilometers, stretches from north to south. Vermont's western neighbor is New York, to the south is Massachusetts, and to the east is New Hampshire. The state's northwest border runs along Lake Champlain, and the east border runs along the Connecticut River. It is the only inland state of New England with no ocean access. The population of the state does not exceed 600 thousand people, and if in terms of territory it is in 45th place, then in terms of the number of inhabitants it is 48th.

Most of the state's territory is covered by the Green Mountains, which gave it its name (translated from French "Vermont" and means "Green Mountain"). The mountains of Vermont are truly green - three quarters of the state's territory is covered with forests, in which wild animals can be found, even as large as bears. In general, the Green Mountains are not high, up to 600 meters, but the largest mountain in the state, Mansfield, reaches 1339 meters, and Mount Equinox is 1163 meters. The local giants also include the Monadnock and Scanty mountains (both about 900 meters long). The nature of this region is distinguished by its harsh beauty. There are no long, severe frosts here (although in the mountains the thermometer can sometimes drop to -30 degrees), but the local population does not suffer from the summer heat either, especially in the mountainous areas. The state has about 300 small lakes, the most famous of which is the Lake of the Clouds, located on Mount Mansfield at an altitude of 1200 meters. The area is decorated with dozens of small mountain rivers with a turbulent current. Mountains, forests and bodies of water attract numerous tourists to Vermont, making tourism a major source of income for the state's economy. The Green Mountains National Park is especially popular with visitors, although it is not one of the most famous reserves in the United States. The Mansfield area has become a trendy ski resort. Although it is not one of the most famous reserves in the United States. The Mansfield area has become a trendy ski resort. Although it is not one of the most famous reserves in the United States. The Mansfield area has become a trendy ski resort.

Despite the fact that the territory of the state is located in close proximity to the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, its development by the European colonialists began late and proceeded sluggishly. In 1609, the north of the state was explored by Samuel de Champlain, whose name is the lake located in those parts. The abundance of warlike Indian tribes prompted the French colonists to build their village, Fort St. Anne, in the safest place - on the small islet of La Mote on Lake Champlain. From the end of the 17th century, a few Dutch settlers began to penetrate the territory of Vermont, but immigrants from the English Massachusetts began to really develop these lands, although the first English settlement in Vermont, Fort Dammer, appeared only in 1724.

Until the early 20th century, Vermont remained an agricultural state. It is still famous for dairy products and such exotic drinks as sweet maple syrup. Vermont is even called "the state of maple sugar" because it is the leader in its production, and in the town of St. Johns bury there is a unique Museum of Maple Sugar. It's not hard to imagine how beautiful the maple groves are in summer and in the midst of golden autumn. On the state farms, not only cattle, but also small ruminants, as well as poultry, are bred, but sheep are the most developed.

Since there were many forests in Vermont, the woodworking industry began to develop there at the end of the 19th century, coniferous wood was harvested on a large scale, but in the second half of the 20th century, the barbaric extermination of trees was suspended. However, furniture and textile factories that use local raw materials are still operating in the state. In the 20th century, the range of industrial enterprises in Vermont expanded. Due to the abundance of forests in the state, factories for the production of paper and cardboard began to operate. Food industry enterprises, also using local raw materials, and factories producing electrical equipment and aircraft engines appeared. However, local industries are small. For example, about three thousand people work at 140 woodworking factories. Natural stone is a valuable local raw material. The so-called "marble belt" passes through the mountainous region of the state - quarries where not only gray, but also pink marble is mined. The state supplies other grades of building stone, such as granite and limestone, and is one of the top US producers of asbestos.

The townships in Vermont are quiet, patriarchal towns scattered along the mountain slopes. In the administrative center - the town of Montpellier, the smallest of the state capitals, is home to 8,247 people, and the largest city on the shores of Lake Champlain, Burlington, has 40 thousand inhabitants. A significant part of the population is employed in the service sector and agriculture. Almost the entire population of the state - 98.6 percent - is white, and there are practically no descendants of mixed marriages among the residents.

Vermont was the first state to create its own education system for the population. The state's first school law was passed in 1782, and in 1862 a local tax was imposed on the maintenance of free schools for children. Education in Vermont is still given a lot of attention: there is an average of 14 students per teacher, which can be the envy of the vast majority of states. The results of a systematic education system are evident: 80 percent of the population has completed secondary education, and more than half of today's graduates strive to continue their education. There are two dozen higher education institutions in the state. The oldest of these is the University of Vermont at Burlington, founded in 1791.

The term "old, patriarchal way of life" does not apply to the people of Vermont. However, time seems to slow down in the territory of Vermont. The state can boast of neither industrial giants, nor large cultural and entertainment centers, but this is precisely where its unique charm lies. For read more click on Special event.