Admitted as one of the original 13 colonies in 1788,
New Hampshire is located in the northeastern part of the country, and is one of six states comprising the region known as New England. New Hampshire is a small state; nevertheless, it has seven regions with extremely different characteristics and its own charisma. The extensive landscapes, breathtaking beaches, the beautiful quiet lakes, huge majestic snow covered mountains and deep valleys makes New Hampshire an exciting
moving destination where you can enjoy various activities such as hiking, skiing, snowmobiling, snowboarding, boating and fishing.
Origin of State's Name: New Hampshire was named by Captain John Mason after Hampshire, England. One of the original 13 colonies, New Hampshire became the ninth state in 1788.
Capital City: Located near the geographic center of the state,
Concord, New Hampshire is set on the 117-mile long Merrimack River, which has been drawing fishing visitors, including the Abenaki tribe, for centuries. The city was incorporated in 1734, and was named the state's capital in 1808. Today the city has a population of slightly more than 40,000.
Population: New Hampshire has a population of approximately 1.4 million.
Driving: Driver's license information, applications, testing requirements, driver's manuals and testing locations can be found on the
New Hampshire Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) website.
Agriculture and Industry: Major agriculture includes dairy products, nursery stock, cattle, apples and eggs. Machinery, electric equipment, rubber and plastic products, tourism are the state's leading industries.
State Bird: The purple finch was designated the official state bird of New Hampshire in 1957.
State Tree: New Hampshire designated white birch as the official state tree in 1947. The white birch is also known as canoe birch or paper birch.
State Flower: In 1919, New Hampshire designated the purple lilac as the official state flower.
State Song: Written by Dr. John f. Holmes, "Old New Hampshire" is the official state song.