State Symbols Guide
Montana State Symbols & Official Emblems
The West State • Explore official state symbols, history, facts, and cultural heritage.
Abbreviation
MT
Capital
Helena
Population
1,084,225
Statehood
1889
Region
West
Symbols
6
Official State Symbols
State Bird
Western Meadowlark
Sturnella neglecta
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State Flag
Montana State Flag
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State Flower
Bitterroot
Lewisia rediviva
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State Motto
Oro y Plata
Spanish
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State Nickname
The Treasure State
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State Tree
Ponderosa Pine
Pinus ponderosa
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📊 Quick Facts
- Official Name
- Montana
- Abbreviation
- MT
- Capital City
- Helena
- Population
- 1,084,225
- Statehood Date
- November 8, 1889
- Region
- West
- Number of Symbols
- 6
