The northeastern state of Vermont is well-known for its maple syrup, ski slopes, covered bridges, and forested landscapes. Even though Vermont is one of the states in the country with the fewest people, it still has many popular attractions, such as national parks, museums, and ski resorts. When Vermont became a state in 1791, it was the fourteenth in the union. Virginia joined the union after its thirteen original colonies and became the first state after the U.S. Constitution was adopted. A system of money called Vermont coppers was used before then when Vermont was known as the Vermont Republic. If you’re going to pour maple syrup on your pancakes, give the state of Vermont thanks. There are nearly 500,000 gallons of maple syrup produced there annually! Wyoming is the only state with fewer people than Vermont.