Production Guide >> Important Facts About New Hampshire

Population: 1,185,000 (2000)
Land Area: 9,304 square miles
Highest Point: Mt. Washington (6,288 ft.)
Ninth of Original 13 States (June 21, 1788)
Site of First Presidential Primary Election in the Nation
Nickname: The Granite State
Motto: Live Free or Die
Capital: Concord
State Flower: Purple Lilac
State Bird: Purple Finch
State Tree: White Birch
State Mineral: Beryl
State Gem: Smoky Quartz

Home of the highest mountains in the Northeast, over 1,300 shimmering lakes and ponds, plus an 18-mile seacoast steeped in colonial history, New Hampshire boasts outdoor activities of every kind - hiking, boating, camping, snowmobiling, skiing and more - in each of its seven regions. Year-round events and attractions abound as well - from America's oldest crafts fair to performing arts festivals in endless array, from the world's original mountain-climbing railway to intriguing museums and romantic covered bridges. With Yankee charm and hospitality, New Hampshire's grand hotels and country inns add the final touch to a very special film production experience.

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