State of New Hampshire: description, economics, population, photo

New Hampshire (New Hampshire) is one of the smallest US states. It is located in the north-east of the country. The state stretched 305 km from north to south, from east to west - 110 km. The total area of New Hampshire - more than 24 thousand square meters. Km. Next to the states of Maine, Vermont and Massachusetts. Together with them is part of the historic region called New England. In the north has a border with Canada, and a small southeastern area is washed by the Atlantic Ocean.

A bit of history

The history of the state began in the first half of the 17th century, when the expedition of the Englishman Martin Pring landed on these lands. Before that, only Indigenous tribes lived on the territory. Up until the seventies of the eighteenth century, the state was under British control. In honor of one of the provinces of New Hampshire and received its name.

During the War of Independence, the act of their autonomy was first proclaimed here. This happened in January 1776, and in 1808 the state decided on its capital. It was the city of Concord. The capital of the state of New Hampshire covers an area of 175 square meters. Km. The population reaches 42 thousand people. Concord is located in the southern part of the state. During the Civil War in the United States, New Hampshire residents fought on the side of the North.

Geographical features

Virtually the entire territory of New Hampshire is covered with forests. This state is second in area (second only to the province of Maine) and the number of forest plantations. On the shores of the Atlantic Ocean are small islands, geographically also related to New Hampshire. In the northern part of the state passes the mountain range of White Mountains (White Mountains). This is the extreme northern part of the Appalachian mountain range. The highest point of the state, as well as the entire historic area of New England is Mount Washington (1,917 m). The central and southern parts of New Hampshire are a lowland. The coastline stretches only 29 km, there are small comfortable beaches.

Inland waters

According to the state of New Hampshire, there are two large rivers - Connecticut and Merrimack. Numerous hydroelectric power stations are built on these water streams, which provide the region with electricity. In the Merrimack valley, the largest cities of the state are founded along with the capital. At the southern slopes of the White Mountains there is a small lake system, and the largest reservoir is Lake Winnipesoki.

Climate

Neighborhood with the Atlantic Ocean affects the weather conditions of the region. The climate in the state is humid continental: a warm short summer and a long, windy, snowy, frosty winter. Average temperatures in January: -8 ...- 10 ° C, July +17 ... + 20 ° C.

Population

The population of the state is 1 320 thousand people. Of these, about 45 thousand people live in the capital. The most populous city of New Hampshire is Manchester. It is inhabited by more than 110 thousand people. Nashua, Rochester and Keane are also major cities of New Hampshire. The capital, it is worth noting, is much less populated.

According to the racial composition of the population on the local territory is distributed as follows:

• Almost 94% - white;
• Asians - 2%;
• Blacks - just over 1%;
• Representatives of other or mixed races - about 3%.

According to the national composition, most of all in the state there is:

• Residents of French nationality - 25%;
• 23% - Irish;
• The British - 19%;
• Italians and Germans - 10% each.

Also numerous are the Swedes, Austrians, Scots and Poles.

From the point of view of religious affiliation, more than 72% of the population profess Christianity. Of these, representatives of the Catholic and Protestant faith were divided almost equally. Fans of other directions are widespread: Baptists, Adventists, Mormons. About 17% of the population are atheists.

Economy

The unspoken name of the State of New Hampshire is "Granite State." This name he received because of the large number of quarries in which mined granite. The extraction of building materials has long been the dominant industry in the state industry. It is this sphere that is the foremost branch of the economy. In addition to granite quarries, sand and gravel are also mined here in large quantities. In addition, the state has developed such industries as engineering and electronics. In New Hampshire, one of the largest manufactures of spare parts for marine vessels is concentrated in the country, and there is also the largest plant of optics.

Thanks to numerous forests, the state produces paper, lumber and other wood products. Agriculture is also developing. From animal husbandry to advanced - poultry and dairy cattle. In greenhouses grow potatoes, corn, blueberries and cranberries. There are farms for growing coniferous, especially for Christmas holidays.

Tourism

Thanks to the climatic and natural conditions in the state of New Hampshire is actively developing tourism. Picturesque landscapes, beaches, mountains, close to large cities (New York, Boston) attract more tourists to these places, the number of which increases every year. Also there are other places where you can have fun.